{
  "id": 6820271,
  "title": "I’ll take politicians’ money if they’re good – Esther Nwachukwu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/ill-take-politicians-money-if-theyre-good-esther-nwachukwu-6820271",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T23:40:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ill-take-politicians-money-if-theyre-good-esther-nwachukwu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actress Esther Nwachukwu, also known as Esther Sky, has stated that she would accept money to support politicians in the 2027 general elections if she finds them to be good candidates. In an interview with Saturday Beats, she explained that she would take the money only if the politician in question is known to be a good person who will help improve the country. However, she would not accept money from a bad politician, regardless of her financial situation, as she believes that such money would not benefit future generations. Nwachukwu emphasized the importance of protecting the country's future and addressing the hardship faced by many Nigerians. Born and raised in Lagos, she clarified that her identity is not solely based on her Yoruba heritage, noting that \"it's not all about tribal bigotry.\"",
  "summary": "Actress Esther Nwachukwu says she will accept money to campaign for politicians in the 2027 elections, but only if she considers them good candidates. Read More: https://punchng.com/ill-take-politicians-money-if-theyre-good-esther-nwachukwu/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "I’ll take politicians’ money if they’re good – Esther Nwachukwu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/ill-take-politicians-money-if-theyre-good-esther-nwachukwu",
        "published": "2026-09-11T23:28:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}