“I Regret Not Doing Fraud” – Actor Aremu Afolayan

Nigerian actor Aremu Afolayan has publicly expressed his regret over not participating in fraud as fuel prices soar. Following a recent increase in the price of fuel by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Afolayan took to Instagram on September 3, 2024, to voice his frustration with the current economic climate.

The actor lamented the perceived futility of legitimate business practices in today’s harsh economic conditions. Afolayan’s Instagram post read, “All of the days wey dem dey talk about yahoo yahoo, na today I regret pass say I no do am. Legitimate hustling never felt super useless #aremuafolayan.”

The actor’s comments have resonated with many users on social media, who echoed his sentiments about the difficulties of legitimate work in Nigeria. One user remarked, “I legit said the same thing today! Nigeria will make you drift away from God but God no go shame us.”

Another comment highlighted the impact of the economic situation on individuals: “Na this morning I know say, na bad government the push plenty people into crime… Imagine if your salary is 100k and your transport is 70k per month for this country and you have family to take care of! Legitimate hustle is difficult in this country. Nevertheless, we go survive legitimately.”

A further follower added, “Honestly, I won’t lie.. it’s very hard to do legit stuff In this country rn, and make head while at it.. more reasons I can’t/won’t judge folks running it .. even though I actually can’t.. it’s so painfully for real.”

Afolayan’s comments come in response to the recent hike in fuel prices, with the NNPCL adjusting the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to ₦897 per litre from ₦617. Independent marketers have set prices between ₦930 and ₦1,200 per litre. The steep increase has intensified the economic strain on Nigerians, further fueling discussions about the viability of legitimate business ventures in the current economic landscape.