Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has called on Nigerians to become more vocal about the country’s worsening economic realities, stating that staying neutral is no longer realistic.
Sharing his thoughts in a video on Instagram, the actor expressed frustration over the continuous rise in petrol prices and the persistent lack of electricity, describing the situation as increasingly difficult for everyday Nigerians.
Remi disclosed that he recently purchased petrol at about N1,300 per litre, noting that the cost of running generators has become a heavy burden.
He said, “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. In fact, the country, the industry, a couple of things, make you, they’ll tell you don’t discuss religion or politics or something, and so you fall into that category where you say I don’t like to talk politics.
“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 should be inquiring about what is happening in the nation. There’s nothing like sitting on the fence. Now it doesn’t make any sense.
“Today, I bought fuel, petrol. I bought petrol for one thousand three hundred and something thousand naira. We don’t have light.”
The actor also questioned why Nigeria, despite its oil wealth, appears to be among the most affected by global developments in the energy sector. He pointed to challenges within the country’s refining system and what he described as inadequate support for the industry.
“I don’t understand why Nigeria is one of the first countries to be affected by the war in Iran,” he said.
“A blessed nation, a country that is a resourceful nation, is complaining about fuel price because we are dependent on one refinery, 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.”
Remi further highlighted the emotional and financial strain the situation is placing on him and those around him, especially workers who now struggle with increased transport fares.
“I’m blown away because I’m mentally stressed, and I can’t even lie. So you don’t 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.”
His concerns mirror similar reactions from other public figures, including actor Wale Akorede, who has also spoken out about the impact of rising fuel prices on Nigerians.
