A fresh debate has erupted online after social commentator Isaac Fayose publicly criticised Reno Omokri over his recent comparison of petrol prices in Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
Fayose reacted in a viral video circulating across social media, accusing Omokri of ignoring the realities of low wages and rising living costs in Nigeria.
Fayose questions fuel affordability in Nigeria
The businessman argued that comparing fuel prices in both countries without considering purchasing power was misleading.
According to him, Nigerians earning the newly approved ₦70,000 minimum wage cannot comfortably afford petrol reportedly selling around ₦1,400 per litre.
Fayose stressed that after deductions for feeding, rent, transportation and other expenses, many workers would struggle to buy enough fuel to sustain daily activities.
‘UK workers earn more’
He also compared Nigeria’s wage structure with that of the United Kingdom, insisting that workers abroad earn significantly more despite paying higher fuel prices.
Fayose said higher salaries and better living conditions in the UK make fuel purchases less burdensome for residents there.
The social commentator maintained that focusing only on pump prices without considering income levels creates a false narrative about affordability.
Fayose accuses Omokri of defending government
During the emotional video, Fayose also accused Omokri of defending government policies in order to remain in favour politically following his recent ambassadorial appointment.
He repeatedly questioned why Nigerians should continue paying high fuel prices amid worsening economic hardship and rising inflation.
The criticism comes after Omokri claimed petrol costs in England had risen to about ₦3,200 per litre, arguing that fuel price increases are a global issue and not unique to Nigeria.
Isaac Fayose slams Reno Omokri over claim that people in the UK pay three times more for petrol than Nigerians pic.twitter.com/Dm04Hh44tE
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