Rita Daniels Backs Senator Ifeanyi Okowa for 2027, Snubbing Estranged In-Law Ned Nwoko Amid Family Crisis

Nollywood's Rita Daniels publicly backs Ifeanyi Okowa for the Delta North Senate seat, snubbing estranged in-law Ned Nwoko amid a messy family feud.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 24, 2026, 3:23 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Legit.ng

A Public Display of Political Defiance

The long-simmering feud between the Daniels family and billionaire politician Ned Nwoko has entered the political arena. On Friday, April 24, 2026, Rita Daniels was spotted actively campaigning for Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa during a consultation visit to Aniocha South Local Government Area. Eyewitnesses and government aides reported that the actress was seen singing and dancing in support of Okowa’s 2027 bid for the Delta North senatorial district—a position currently of significant interest to Nwoko.

Allegations and the Collapse of a Marriage

This political snub is the latest fallout from the messy collapse of the marriage between Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko in 2025. The separation, which dominated headlines for months, was characterized by serious accusations from both sides. Reports indicate that Regina moved out following allegations of domestic issues, while Nwoko countered with claims of drug use by his estranged wife. The rift deepened significantly following the arrest of one of Rita Daniels’ sons on charges of cyberbullying, an incident insiders claim Rita blames on Nwoko’s influence.

Strategic Endorsement or Personal Vendetta?

Ossai Ovie Success, an aide to the Delta State Governor, broke the news of the endorsement, describing Rita's actions as a public declaration of loyalty to Okowa over her former in-law. "Nollywood actress and producer Rita Daniels has publicly endorsed Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa’s bid... she was seen dancing, singing, and praising Okowa in front of party stakeholders," Success wrote. Political analysts suggest that Rita’s presence at the consultation is a calculated move to weaken Nwoko’s political base in Delta North by aligning with a heavyweight like Okowa, who served as the state's governor before his move to the Senate.