Senator Ned Nwoko has reacted to the viral apology video released by the young TikToker who falsely accused him of plotting to harm his wife, actress Regina Daniels.

In a statement shared online, the Delta North senator said the incident highlights how Nigeria’s social media space has become “one of the most unregulated in the world,” where people casually make serious allegations just to gain views and attention.

According to Nwoko, many offenders intentionally stir public emotions, escape accountability, and later issue apologies when matters escalate.

He wrote:

“The accompanying video trended a couple of days ago. It is testament to the fact that the Nigerian social media space has become one of the most unregulated in the world. Laying very serious allegations has become a common trait to attract millions of views without recourse to the damaging effects on the people involved.”

Nwoko said the situation “clearly justifies the urgent need for the social media bill” currently before the National Assembly.

“You can’t lie to make money and turn around to apologize after criminally defaming and hurting people,” he stated, adding that social media companies must be held accountable for the content they host.

He argued that if Nigerian landlords can face penalties for tenants involved in cybercrimes, then foreign tech platforms should also be responsible for defamatory posts published on their platforms.

The senator further called for all social media companies to be mandated to register and set up offices in Nigeria, saying this would create jobs, boost tax revenue, support technology transfer, make litigation easier, and help security agencies track criminal activity.

“It’s Senator Ned today, who knows who is next?” he added, urging Nigerians to back his push for proper regulation of the digital space.

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