Nigerian billionaire and senator, Ned Nwoko, has come out to deny rumors that he’s planning to marry Nollywood actress, Chika Ike, as his seventh wife.
He’s also refuted claims that he’s responsible for her pregnancy. These rumors started circulating on social media after Chika Ike announced the birth of her baby and shared maternity photos on Instagram. Some even claimed that she was set to move into Nwoko’s home.
Nwoko’s wife, Regina, has reportedly deactivated her Instagram account amid the rumors. However, Nwoko’s Director of Communications has released a statement dismissing the rumors as “entirely baseless and a product of malicious speculation.”
The statement also warned media practitioners of the consequences of spreading fake news.
It’s worth noting that this isn’t the first time Nwoko has been linked to Chika Ike. Back in 2020, he denied rumors of a romantic relationship with her, stating that he hadn’t spoken to her in two years