Ned Nwoko Drops Bombshell, Says ‘Men Marrying Multiple Wives Are Helping Women’

Delta North Senator, Ned Nwoko, has stirred widespread debate following his latest remarks defending polygamy, stating that men who marry multiple wives are helping women and society at large.

The billionaire lawmaker made the statement during an interview with BBC News Igbo, where he discussed his polygamous lifestyle, traditional values, and the ongoing controversy surrounding his marriage to Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, his fifth wife.

‘I Married Regina After Three Weeks of Dating’

Speaking about his marriage to Regina Daniels, Nwoko revealed that their relationship was brief before they tied the knot.

“I don’t believe in dating for a long time before marriage. I married Regina after three weeks of meeting her,” he said.

The Senator also disclosed that he might not marry another wife but maintained that his existing wives are aware of his stance on polygamy.

“Whether I marry another wife or not, Regina knows it can happen. I come from a very polygamous environment. I love children, and I want more children. She and my other wives know this,” Nwoko stated.

‘Marrying Multiple Wives Helps the Society’

In the interview, Nwoko argued that polygamy serves as a social solution to economic and moral challenges, especially in Nigeria.

“There are too many women everywhere; that’s why at night you see many of them at Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6. They are called Ashawo (commercial sex workers), not because they want to be, but because the economy is not good for them,” he said.

“Before the advent of Christianity, our tradition especially Igbo tradition allowed men to marry multiple wives. An average Northerner marries two, three, or four wives. They are helping women and helping society.”

He criticized the Western concept of “one man, one woman” introduced by colonialism and Christianity, describing it as hypocritical.

“The fallacy of it all is that Christianity doesn’t allow that in the South, yet the average Christian man in the South has 10 girlfriends. The irony is so stark,” he added.

Population and Cultural Argument

Senator Nwoko further claimed that polygamy contributes to population growth, particularly in Northern Nigeria, and warned that the Igbo population could decline if the practice remains frowned upon in the South.

“Just watch what the population of the North will be in the next 20 years compared to that of the Igbos. The population will be like one to five because of this disparity. The gap is getting bigger, and the Igbos will never catch up because of this self-imposed restriction,” he said.

Domestic Violence Allegation

Nwoko’s comments come amid reports of a marital rift with his fifth wife, Regina Daniels. The actress recently accused him of domestic abuse allegations which he strongly denied, claiming instead that Regina was involved in drug use, a claim she also denied.

The interview has since sparked intense conversations across social media, with many Nigerians divided over his defense of polygamy and comments on women’s economic struggles.

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