Nigerian lawmaker and businessman Senator Ned Nwoko has shared his candid thoughts on marriage, saying he feels “sorry for men who have only one wife,” while describing polygamy as a system that gives men balance and peace of mind.
Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the Delta North senator compared monogamy to “standing on one leg,” arguing that having more wives provides emotional steadiness.
“I feel sorry for those who have one wife. Just imagine standing on one leg — it’s difficult. But with two, three, or four, you’re more balanced,” Nwoko said, drawing laughter from the show’s host and audience.
When asked about biblical opposition to polygamy, the lawmaker responded confidently: “The Old Testament does. I am a man of faith. But that’s not what we are here for.”
The 63-year-old senator, who is married to four wives, said he had no regrets about his lifestyle and would make the same choices again if given the chance. “No, I don’t have any regret. I would do the same thing again. You should marry who you want to marry,” he said.
Addressing reports of alleged domestic tension involving his actress wife, Regina Daniels, Nwoko dismissed them as false and unfounded. “I am not a violent person. I respect my wives and love them and my kids,” he said.
The rumours surfaced after Regina Daniels unveiled a new mansion on social media, captioning the post: “In my house, I am a queen. I needed a roof over my head, so I got this for me and my family.”
