Nigeria, Nov. 4 -- Rita Daniels, the mother of actress and filmmaker Regina Daniels, has for the first time spoken about the ongoing marital crisis between her daughter and Ned Nwoko, the senator representing Delta North.

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the couple's marriage became public after Regina accused the lawmaker of physically assaulting her.

The 25-year-old actress also stated that she was no longer willing to remain in the marriage, citing her inability to endure the alleged abuse any longer.

Mr Nwoko, however, denied the allegations, claiming instead that Regina's behaviour was influenced by substance abuse.

Since the controversy began, Regina's mother had maintained her silence until Monday night, when it was alleged ...