‘I’m mentally exhausted’ – Kunle Remi laments soaring fuel cost

Kunle RemiNollywood actor Kunle Remi has voiced deep frustration over Nigeria’s rising fuel prices and worsening electricity supply, describing the situation as mentally exhausting and unsustainable for ordinary citizens.

In a video circulating online, the actor spoke candidly about the hardship, admitting he had long avoided political conversations but said current realities leave no room for silence. “I don’t even know how to begin this conversation… usually I say things like I don’t get involved in politics,” he said, noting that such restraint no longer makes sense.

He stressed the urgency of civic engagement, adding, “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.” According to him, the economic strain is no longer abstract but deeply personal.

Recounting his experience, Remi said, “Today I bought fuel,  I bought petrol for ₦1,300 and something thousand Naira, we don’t have light, we’ve been running generator back-to-back.” He added that even living on Lagos Island offers no relief, emphasising, “There’s no special treatment.”

The actor painted a broader picture of the ripple effects, stating that businesses and households alike are under pressure. “Most of the malls and companies, down to the smallest barbershop, run on petrol or diesel,” he said, lamenting that rising transport costs are also eroding workers’ earnings. “To even come to work now is a problem… your salary is not even enough anymore.”

Expressing confusion over global developments, Remi questioned Nigeria’s vulnerability to external shocks. “I don’t understand why Nigeria is one of the first countries to be affected by the war in Iran… a blessed nation, a resourceful nation,” he said, pointing to dependence on limited refining capacity.

Clearly agitated, he concluded with a raw admission: “I’m mentally stressed… it is messing with my brain… my spirit is very angry.” He urged Nigerians to ask questions and demand accountability, adding, “I hope you are standing for the right reason… because I’m stressed.”