In a statement shared via his Instagram page on Saturday,
Nwoko described the claims as “false” and “malicious”, adding that a video
being circulated online was being twisted for clout.

“A video recently brought to my attention shows a young
woman who visited with her team under the Peace Ambassadors initiative, led by
Ambassador Dr. Adejo Sule, and it is now being circulated online with false
claims attempting to affiliate me with her,” Nwoko wrote.

“It is unfortunate what social media has become, a space
where moments are easily twisted for clout and misinformation.

“During the visit, photographs were taken with members of
the delegation, as is customary whenever I receive guests.”

The Delta North senator said it was “mischievous and
malicious” for anyone to exploit such gestures to fabricate false narratives.

He insisted that he has no personal connection with the
woman in question.

“Let me state clearly and unequivocally that the news being
propagated around her visit is entirely false. I do not have any form of
personal or private connection with her,” he added.

Nwoko also warned individuals and media outlets spreading
the rumour to desist or face legal consequences.

“Any further propagation of this false narrative will
attract appropriate legal action. The Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention,
etc.) Act, 2015 remains in full force and applies to anyone involved in the
deliberate spread of falsehood or defamation in cyberspace,” he said.

The senator’s statement comes amid controversy following a
viral video of Regina accusing him of domestic violence.