Senator Ned Nwoko has had video blogger Chuks Eric arrested in connection with a viral TikTok video alleging the senator paid ₦5 million to assassinate his wife, Regina Daniels.
Key Points:
The original video was posted by a TikToker known as “Liar Of Tiktok,” whose content centers on defamatory skits with disclaimers.
Chuks Eric is accused of amplifying the false video, which claimed Nwoko plotted against Regina Daniels.
The main suspect has reportedly fled to a rural area, continuing to create content and receive donations online.
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has moved to secure Chuks’ release, calling the arrest oppressive.
Legal precedent suggests republishing defamatory material can carry liability equal to the original post.
This follows a similar case earlier this year, where a TikToker was jailed for months over claims about Regina Daniels.
Nwoko has previously called for social media regulation following repeated online allegations against his family.
The situation highlights the growing legal risks for digital creators and sharers in Nigeria, where defamation laws are increasingly wielded in storms of reputation, influence, and silencing.
We call on Senator Ned Nwoko to release @ChuksEricE, as the Nigerian police have cleared him of any wrongdoing. Detaining a citizen against the will of law enforcement is a violation of human rights. pic.twitter.com/sfQdobPxFI
— Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization. (@PO_GrassRootM) December 14, 2025
Sources: Online reports, social media updates from involved parties