Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has voiced frustration over Nigeria’s soaring fuel prices and worsening economic situation, calling the idea of “staying out of politics” the “most stupid statement” any Nigerian could make right now.
In a video shared on his Instagram Wednesday, Remi lamented the skyrocketing cost of petrol and persistent power outages, saying the situation has left him “mentally stressed.”
“I don’t even know how to begin this conversation. Usually, I say things like, I don’t get involved in politics. I don’t talk about politics. But no, that’s the most stupid statement from anybody in Nigeria right now,” he said. “We should be discussing. We should be talking about it. We should be trying to fix things. There’s nothing like sitting on the fence. It doesn’t make any sense.”
The actor noted that he is concerned not just for himself but also for his family, revealing the impact of recent expenses. “Today, I bought petrol for one thousand three hundred and something thousand naira. We don’t have light. We’ve been running the generator back to back. I live on the island, so there’s no special treatment,” he said.
Remi highlighted the broader effect on businesses and employees, explaining that rising transport costs are making it difficult for staff to commute. “Diesel is expensive. Fuel is expensive. A couple of my staff are letting me understand that coming to work now is a problem because transport is hiking, meaning that their salary is not even enough anymore,” he said.
He also questioned why Nigeria, despite being an oil-producing nation, is among the first countries hit by international fuel crises. “A blessed, resourceful nation is complaining about fuel prices because we are dependent on one refinery. Even the refineries never got full government support, and the other refineries don’t function. I don’t understand,” he said.
Remi’s comments add to the growing public outcry over Nigeria’s economic challenges and the rising cost of living.
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