Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has revealed that her mother, Rita Daniels, and other family members initially warned her against marrying Senator Ned Nwoko.

Daniels made the disclosure while addressing speculations surrounding her marriage in a video shared on her Instagram page on Wednesday.

The actress, who appeared emotional, said the ongoing controversy had taken a toll on her but maintained that she remained focused on protecting her children.

According to her, her mother and brothers strongly opposed her decision to marry Nwoko, but she went ahead because she was deeply in love.

“Everyone said no. My mom warned me, my brothers were fighting, breaking bottles. I even went to the police station and said, ‘Arrest me! My family doesn’t want me to marry the love of my life,’” Daniels said.

The actress also appealed to Nigerians to stop attacking her mother, describing her as her “pillar and protector.”

“Please stop insulting my mom, I beg you. She’s the best thing that ever happened to me. She’s my God on earth. For seven years, my mom held it down. She warned me, but she tried her best,” she said.

Daniels dismissed claims that her mother forced her into the marriage for financial gain, saying she had always supported her family even before she got married.

“Stop saying I got married out of greed. We were not broke. Through me, my mom trained all her children. I was a blessing to her, and God used me to settle her,” she added.

The actress further vowed to raise her two sons, Munir and Khalifa, regardless of any challenges in her marriage.

“I’m going to fight for my children. I’ll take them, train them, and raise them with or without your support,” she said.

Despite the emotional nature of her remarks, Daniels noted that she still respects her husband.

“I did fall in love, and I still care and respect him. That’s love — care and respect. The only reason I’m not fighting you, Ned, is because I want my sons’ father’s name to remain strong,” she said.

In the caption accompanying her post, Daniels wrote, “For the record, I don’t regret anything. Na only me carry my leg enter. This was a route I was meant to take — not my final destination.” (Daily Trust)