Fresh controversy has erupted in the Nollywood community following reports that billionaire politician and lawyer, Senator Ned Nwoko, allegedly issued an arrest warrant for Rita Daniels, the mother of popular actress Regina Daniels.

The development comes amid renewed tension within the Daniels family, barely days after Regina’s brother, Samuel Ojeogwu, also known as Sammy West, was arrested and denied bail.

According to a message reportedly shared by Rita Daniels via her private Instagram account, she claimed that Ned Nwoko had taken legal steps to have her detained. In the message, she expressed fear that her arrest could happen “on or before Monday,” describing the situation as deeply troubling.

“Ned has issued an arrest warrant against me. I should be arrested on or before Monday,” she reportedly wrote.

Sources close to the family disclosed that Rita Daniels recently reunited with her estranged husband in the midst of the ongoing family dispute, an action that appears to have further strained relations with Nwoko.

The rift between both parties escalated after the arrest of Sammy West, which Regina Daniels publicly linked to her husband’s influence. The actress had earlier alleged that her brother’s detention was part of an attempt to pressure her into reconciling with the senator.

Regina, who has been vocal about her emotional struggles in recent weeks, revealed in several social media posts that she felt “powerless and mentally exhausted” by the unfolding events. She also lamented that her family had been subjected to undue hardship, alleging that her brother was being held without adequate access to food, water, or legal representation.

In a separate social media rant, Regina’s brother, Sweezzy, alleged that one of Ned Nwoko’s sons had recently died in the United Kingdom from heart complications linked to substance use — a claim that has yet to be independently verified.

While Nwoko’s camp has not issued an official statement addressing Rita Daniels’ latest accusation, insiders familiar with the situation described the matter as “complicated and sensitive.”

Observers say the unfolding dispute has not only reignited public debate about Ned and Regina’s controversial marriage but also drawn renewed attention to the emotional toll on the actress and her family.

The situation continues to attract massive online engagement, with fans divided between sympathy for Regina and criticism of her public airing of private matters.

As of the time of filing this report, neither Ned Nwoko nor his representatives had commented publicly on the alleged arrest warrant. The EdoCelebrities News Desk will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as more information emerges.