{
  "id": 3237164,
  "title": "Ronke Oshodi-Oke defends accepting cash to support political figures",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/ronke-oshodi-oke-defends-accepting-cash-to-support-political-figures",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T10:32:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ronke-oshodi-oke-defends-accepting-cash-to-support-political-figures/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nollywood actress Ronke Oshodi-Oke, widely known as Ronke Oshodi-Oke, has defended her stance on accepting money to support political figures in Nigeria. In an interview with African A-List, the actress expressed her understanding that people may not approve of her actions, but she emphasized that her primary motivation was to make a living. She urged those who may see her around political figures not to insult or criticize her for it. Oshodi-Oke revealed that she had a disagreement with fellow actress Sotayo Gaga, but their relationship was not hostile. When Sotayo heard that Oshodi-Oke was unwell, she sent her N150,000 to help. The actress also opened up about her health challenges, marriage struggles, and her journey in the Nigerian film industry.",
  "summary": "Nollywood actress Ronke Oshodi-Oke explains why she accepts money to support politicians, urging understanding. Learn more about her stance on Nigerian pol Read More: https://punchng.com/ronke-oshodi-oke-defends-accepting-cash-to-support-political-figures/",
  "key_points": [
    "Ronke Oshodi-Oke defends accepting cash to support political figures in Nigeria.",
    "She emphasizes her primary motivation is to make a living.",
    "Oshodi-Oke received N150,000 from Sotayo Gaga when she was unwell."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Ronke Oshodi-Oke defends accepting cash to support political figures",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/ronke-oshodi-oke-defends-accepting-cash-to-support-political-figures-3239570",
        "published": "2026-08-25T10:44:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}