Nollywood actress Chika Ike has finally addressed swirling rumours linking her pregnancy to billionaire politician Ned Nwoko.
Ike, known for her stunning performances in Nigerian movies, took to Instagram to set the record straight.
The actress emphatically denied any romantic involvement with Nwoko, the husband of fellow actress Regina Daniels.
She declared that Nwoko is not the father of her unborn child and dismissed speculations that she plans to become his seventh wife.
“FALSE! FALSE! FALSE!” Ike wrote, lashing out at the rumours.
She added, “Ned isn’t the father of my child, and whoever’s name you might come up with later in your guessing games—like I’ve said before—I’m not about to be anyone’s seventh wife! Polygamy isn’t for me.”
The actress emphasized that she values her privacy and is determined to protect her peace.
The rumours began circulating after Ike announced her pregnancy on social media.
She shared photos showing off her baby bump, accompanied by the caption: “Endlessly blessed, forever grateful…❤️”
This sparked widespread speculation, with social media users linking her to Nwoko.
The situation became more heated when Regina Daniels, Nwoko’s wife, deactivated her Instagram account.
Some fans speculated that Daniels’ social media absence was connected to the rumours about Ike and Nwoko.
However, Nwoko swiftly responded to the allegations.
His communications office released a statement on Monday, labeling the claims as “baseless” and “a product of malicious speculation.”
The statement clarified that Nwoko’s relationship with Ike is purely professional, with no romantic ties.
“Senator Ned Nwoko categorically denies any involvement in Chika Ike’s pregnancy. Any claims suggesting otherwise are completely false,” the statement read.
This is not the first time Ike has been linked to Nwoko.
Rumours about a relationship between the two have persisted for years, largely due to Ike’s close friendship with Regina Daniels.
However, both Ike and Nwoko have consistently denied these allegations.
Nwoko, a well-known businessman and politician representing Delta North in the National Assembly, is married to Regina Daniels, who is over two decades his junior.
The couple’s marriage has been a subject of public fascination, given their significant age difference.
Daniels is Nwoko’s sixth wife, and their union was heavily publicized, with the couple welcoming two children.
Social media has played a significant role in fueling the rumours surrounding Ike’s pregnancy.
Many users speculated that Daniels’ absence from Instagram was due to alleged marital issues triggered by Ike’s pregnancy announcement.
However, Daniels has not made any public statement regarding the matter.
Ike, who has maintained a relatively low profile about her personal life, expressed frustration over the constant scrutiny.
“There have been all sorts of lies paddled about me in the media for years, but I always treated them like what they are—rumours that needed no response. But this is different. This is about my child,” Ike stated.
She urged the public to respect her privacy and focus on her career achievements rather than speculating about her personal life.
Despite the controversy, Ike remains focused on her career and is eagerly anticipating the arrival of her child.
She continues to receive congratulatory messages from fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry.
With her strong denial and Nwoko’s official statement, it appears that the rumours linking Ike’s pregnancy to the billionaire politician have been firmly dismissed.
