Sowore Calls for Ned Nwoko’s Prosecution Over ‘Serious Criminal Offences’ Alleged by Regina Daniels
Former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has demanded that the embattled lawmaker, Senator Ned Nwoko, be investigated and prosecuted for crimes against a minor and abuse of power.
Naija News reports that Sowore made this known while reacting to the allegations levelled against Ned by his estranged wife cum Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels.
Recall that Regina, in a post via Instagram on Sunday, said she was only 17 when she was married off to the lawmaker, and Ned had also forced her to take drugs.
In a statement via , Sowore said that at 17, Regina was legally a minor under UK law, while Nwoko remains a registered legal practitioner.
The human rights activist pointed out that any sexual activity following that marriage would, under British law, amount to statutory rape.
Sowore also described Regina‘s allegations that Senator Nwoko introduced her to hard drugs while she was still underage and repeatedly forced himself upon her as ‘more disturbing’.
He stated that Regina’s allegations are serious criminal offences and Ned Nwoko must be held accountable.
He wrote, ”APC Senator Prince Ned Nwoko. Must Be Held Accountable for Crimes Against a Minor and Abuse of Power
“The case of APC Senator Prince Ned Nwoko has gone far beyond politics. It now points to serious criminal conduct and gross abuse of power, as revealed by his now-estranged wife, Regina Daniels.
“According to @regina.daniels , Senator Prince Ned Nwoko ‘married’ her when she was only 17 years old at a time when she was legally a minor under UK law, where Nwoko remains a registered legal practitioner. Any sexual activity following that marriage would, under British law, amount to statutory rape.
“More disturbing are Regina Daniels allegations that Senator Nwoko introduced her to hard drugs while she was still underage and repeatedly forced himself upon her. These are not mere moral failings; they are serious criminal offences that demand investigation and prosecution.
“It is unacceptable for Ned Nwoko to continue parading himself as a lawyer in the United Kingdom while facing these damning allegations. The Law Society of England and Wales must be alerted, and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) must begin disciplinary proceedings before the Independent Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) to determine his fitness to practise law in the UK.
“We will not allow Ned Nwoko to continue using the now disgraced Nigeria Police Force, his political influence, or illicit wealth to suppress victims, pervert justice, and trample on human rights in Nigeria or anywhere else in the world. Impunity has an expiry date, and that date is now!”