Okunnu questions Nigerians' role in fuel price surge
By Yewande Fasan Actor Wale Akorede, popularly known as Okunnu, has expressed concern over the recent increase in fuel prices in Nigeria, questioning whether the government or citizens are responsible
By Yewande Fasan
Actor Wale Akorede, popularly known as Okunnu, has expressed concern over the recent increase in fuel prices in Nigeria, questioning whether the government or citizens are responsible for the hardship.
In a video posted on his Instagram page, Okunnu highlighted the sudden rise in petrol prices from N1,240 to N1,340 per litre.
“Today is the 22nd of March, 2026. As of yesterday, which was the 21st, petrol was ₦1,240 per litre. Today, which is Sunday, petrol is now ₦1,340 per litre. Is it the government that increased it or we, Nigerians?”, he said.
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The actor emphasised that Nigeria's status as an oil-producing country should translate to affordable fuel prices, noting that other fuel-producing countries have lower prices.
“We have our own crude oil, so why is fuel expensive? Other countries have fuel too, but theirs isn’t expensive. We are the ones responsible for this hardship,” he said.
Okunnu also raised concerns about the impact on low-income earners, citing the struggles of those who cannot afford basic needs and how the price hike could worsen their situation.
“What of those who cannot afford basic needs? Bikemen? What will be their current situation because things will become expensive now, plus their low income?” he added.
