Leadnaija
Popular political analyst and former aide to President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has weighed in on the recent crash in petrol prices following a major move by Dangote Refinery. The company on Thursday announced a significant reduction in its ex-depot petrol price, dropping it to ₦865 per litre, LeadNaija News Desk.
The news, which quickly made rounds across economic and business circles, was met with an unusual silence from those who had previously been vocal about rising fuel prices—a silence Omokri didn’t hesitate to call out.
Taking to his verified micro social media page, X( formerly Twitter) Omokri criticized what he described as the “graveyard quiet” from opposition politicians, allied TV stations, and social media commentators who had earlier blamed the Tinubu administration for skyrocketing petrol prices.
“When petrol prices went up, opposition politicians and their media allies made so much noise,” he wrote. “Now that the price has crashed to ₦865, they’ve suddenly gone quiet. Why?”
Omokri emphasized that the recent price drop was not coincidental. He tied it to the return of the Naira-for-Crude deal, a policy direction he had earlier predicted would help reduce fuel prices.
“If you recall, I told you that the restoration of the Naira-for-Crude deal meant this price reduction would happen,” he added. “The silence of these voices means they reserve their talk for only bad news. This is why we call them Agbotikuyo.”
In a message of hope, Omokri urged Nigerians to remain optimistic, affirming that the nation would overcome its challenges.
“Nigeria shall be good in our lifetimes. Believe it with me and say an amen to seal this prayer for you and your family.”
Omokri also used the opportunity to celebrate Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, on his 68th birthday, praising his impact on the Nigerian economy.
“May God bless him. Nigerians and the world have a lot to learn from him—the man who earns the most and boosts the economy, yet never claims he built Lagos singlehandedly, unlike others who boast.”
