Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has expressed deep concern over the high cost of basic amenities in Nigeria, revealing the daily expenses he incurs to maintain electricity and fuel at home.
Speaking on a recent episode of AIT’s JIGSAW programme, the 78-year-old actor criticised the worsening economic conditions and accused some political leaders of sidelining the South-East region in infrastructure development, particularly in railway transportation.
“I spend N40,000 in my home every day for light. It disturbs me a lot. N10,000 for electricity and additional N30,000 on diesel and fuel,” Edochie stated.
He further lamented the lack of attention to the struggles of ordinary Nigerians, highlighting the consistent neglect of the South-East.
“Nobody seems to be bothered about what is happening to the common man. Why must it keep getting worse on each new day? Can we not improve? There was a time when somebody cut off the South-East in terms of railway transportation. Why must there be consistency in going backwards?” he asked.
Edochie’s remarks underscore the growing frustration among citizens over rising living costs and regional disparities in infrastructure development.
