Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has voiced strong concerns over Nigeria’s deteriorating economic situation, highlighting the impact of soaring fuel prices on businesses and ordinary citizens.
In an Instagram video, Remi admitted that he previously avoided political discussions but now considers remaining silent “stupid” in light of the current hardships.
The actor shared his personal struggles, explaining that he has been running a generator continuously despite living on Lagos Island, an area often assumed to have better infrastructure. He also expressed concern for small businesses and employees struggling with the high cost of diesel and transportation.
“I do not even know how to begin this conversation. Usually, I say things like, I do not get involved in politics, I do not talk about politics. In fact, the country, the industry, a couple of things, they will tell you do not discuss religion or politics or something and so you fall into that category where you say I do not like to talk politics,” he said.
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“No, that’s the most stupid statement from anybody in Nigeria right now. We should be discussing. We should be talking about it. We should be trying to fix. We have been running the generator back to back. I live on the island, so there’s no special treatment.
“So I can imagine diesel, most of all the malls and companies down to the smallest barber shop run on petrol or diesel. I am blown away because I am mentally stressed and I cannot even lie. So you do not have light, diesel is expensive, fuel is expensive.
“A couple of my staff are letting me understand that to even come to work now is a problem because the transport is hiking, meaning that their salary is not even enough anymore in a very short period.”
Remi also questioned why Nigeria, despite being an oil-producing nation, remains highly affected by global energy crises.
“I don’t understand why Nigeria is one of the first countries to be affected by the war in Iran. A blessed nation, a country that is a resourceful nation, is complaining about fuel price because we are dependent on one refinery,” he said.
“And even the refineries never got the full support of the government, and then the nation has different refineries that don’t function. I don’t understand.”
His remarks come just days after fellow actor Wale Akorede criticized petroleum marketers over the recent spike in fuel costs, highlighting growing frustration across the country.