The deepening marital fallout between Nollywood actress Regina Daniels and her billionaire husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, has taken a disturbing turn wit
The deepening marital fallout between Nollywood actress Regina Daniels and her billionaire husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, has taken a disturbing turn with the alleged arrest of Regina’s elder brother, Sammy West, reportedly ordered by the Delta North senator.
The development has sparked widespread outrage within the Nollywood community, drawing a sharp reaction from veteran actress Mercy Johnson, who described the incident as “a mockery of justice.”
Mercy Johnson, who has long served as a mentor and godmother figure to Regina Daniels, took to social media on Thursday, November 7, 2025, to express her disapproval over the arrest and detention of the young man, demanding transparency from law enforcement authorities.
“The worst form of injustice is pretended justice,” Mercy wrote.
“A child was arrested, and no one has been allowed to see him for two days. He was flown from Lagos to Abuja and is allegedly being taken to court straight from the airport. How did we get here? Nigeria… wow.”
Her post comes after reports emerged that Sammy West was picked up by police officers in Lagos on Sunday, November 2, 2025, allegedly on the orders of Senator Ned Nwoko, over claims that he had interfered in the couple’s ongoing marital dispute.
According to sources close to the family, Sammy had reportedly been supporting his sister in her decision to file for divorce following accusations of domestic violence, coercion, and emotional abuse against the senator.
From Power Couple To Public Scandal
Regina Daniels’ once-celebrated marriage to Ned Nwoko has deteriorated rapidly in recent months, with the actress making explosive allegations that have shocked fans and divided public opinion.
In early November, Regina accused the senator of emotional manipulation, physical abuse, and even introducing her to drug use when she was still a teenager.
The 25-year-old actress revealed in an emotional social media post that she had been “broken, isolated, and silenced” during the course of their relationship, but had now found the courage to speak out.
Her mother, Rita Daniels, also entered the fray with a fiery video, accusing Nwoko of being “ungrateful” and “vindictive,” while alleging that the family’s support — including financial contributions during his senatorial campaign — had now been repaid with hostility and intimidation.
Mercy Johnson’s Intervention
Mercy Johnson’s public statement has reignited discussions about the abuse of political power and the lack of transparency in Nigeria’s justice system.
Prominent Nollywood figures have since rallied around Regina, demanding the immediate release of Sammy West and calling for an independent investigation into the arrest.
Social media has been flooded with hashtags like #FreeSammyWest and #JusticeForRegina, as fans express outrage over what they describe as the “weaponization of law enforcement” in a domestic matter.
While Nwoko’s legal team has not issued a formal statement, sources close to the senator insist that the arrest was “a lawful action connected to ongoing defamation and obstruction of justice,” a claim the Daniels family has vehemently denied.
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