According to a report by P.m.news on Tuesday, October 22, 20205, Catholic priest and social commentator, Fr. Kelvin Ugwu, has sparked widespread debate after offering a blunt assessment of the marriage between Nigerian billionaire politician Ned Nwoko and Nollywood actress Regina Daniels. His comments come amid ongoing speculation about the state of the couple’s relationship, which has reportedly faced internal tensions in recent months.
In a post that has since gone viral, Fr. Ugwu stated that the marriage was never built on genuine love but was instead founded on mutual greed and self-interest.
“Ned was obsessed with virginity; Regina was obsessed with wealth. They both got what they wanted,” he wrote, suggesting that the couple entered into the union with clear personal agendas.
According to the priest, Nwoko sought out a much younger bride to satisfy a desire for youth and purity, while Regina was motivated by the security and status that came with marrying a wealthy and influential man.
The comment has struck a nerve with many Nigerians, reigniting long-standing conversations about the dynamics of power, age, and materialism in high-profile relationships.
Fr. Ugwu’s post did not stop at the couple alone. He used the situation to reflect on a broader cultural issue, noting how society often romanticizes transactional relationships while ignoring the emotional and psychological consequences that may follow.
While neither Nwoko nor Regina Daniels has publicly responded to the priest’s remarks, the couple has been the subject of growing media attention. Their marriage, characterized by a significant age gap and vastly different life experiences, has long been seen as controversial, with opinions often split between admiration and criticism.
Regina, once a rising star in Nollywood, became a household name not only for her acting but also for her relationship with Nwoko, which thrust her into a different kind of spotlight. For his part, Nwoko has previously defended their marriage, citing tradition and mutual understanding.
