Ronke Oshodi-Oke defends accepting cash to support political figures

Nollywood actress Ronke Oshodi-Oke has defended her decision to accept financial support from politicians, urging the public to refrain from criticizing her for seeking to make a living. The actress stated that if people see her associating with political figures, they should understand she is "looking for something to put food on the table."

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If you see me behind any politician, anybody, just see it as if she is looking for something to put food on the table. Just leave, let her eat. Do not insult or drag me.

Oshodi-Oke described Nigerian politics as "dirty" and expressed a desire not to engage in discussions about it. She emphasized that her actions do not influence her stance on who people should vote for, stating, "I am not saying you should not vote for whoever you want to vote for."

Beyond her views on political endorsements, Oshodi-Oke also addressed personal matters. She revealed a six-year estrangement from fellow actress Sotayo Gaga following a disagreement, though they are not at war. Gaga recently sent Oshodi-Oke N150,000 after learning of her illness, but the two have not spoken since.

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Nigeria politics is dirt so I do not want to talk about it. So I do not want to talk about it. I am not saying you should not vote for whoever you want to vote for.

The actress also shared insights into her health challenges, marriage struggles, motherhood, and her career in the Nigerian film industry. She reflected on how her illness impacted her perspective on life and relationships and discussed her decision to join the Celestial Church of Christ during that period, while respecting other religions.

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We hadn’t spoken in a long time. Not that we were at war; we just had a little disagreement. The last time we spoke was five or six years ago. But when she heard I was sick, she sent me N150,000. And since then, we haven’t spoken. If we meet at a party, we walk past each other without even a greeting.