Popular Nollywood actor Wale Akorede, widely known as Okunnu, has voiced strong concern over the latest increase in fuel prices across Nigeria, sparking fresh debate about the country’s worsening cost of living crisis.
In a video shared on his Instagram page, the comic actor reacted to the sudden jump in petrol prices, which rose from ₦1,240 to ₦1,340 per litre within 24 hours.
Expressing frustration, Okunnu questioned whether the government or Nigerians themselves should be held accountable for the persistent economic hardship.
“Yesterday, petrol was ₦1,240 per litre, and today it is ₦1,340. Is it the government that increased it or we Nigerians?” he asked.
The actor further pointed to the irony of Nigeria being a major oil-producing nation while citizens continue to grapple with high fuel costs. According to him, countries with similar resources often maintain more affordable pricing for their citizens.
“We have our own crude oil, so why is fuel expensive? Other countries produce fuel too, yet theirs is cheaper,” he said.
Okunnu also highlighted the ripple effect of the price hike on vulnerable groups, particularly low-income earners such as commercial motorcyclists, warning that the increase would inevitably drive up the cost of goods and services.
He stressed that many Nigerians already struggle to meet basic needs, adding that the latest surge in petrol prices could further deepen economic hardship across the country.
