Destiny Etiko under fire over comment on increased cost of fuel, hardship in country

• Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko lamented Nigeria’s rising cost of living, particularly the surge in fuel prices to ₦1,200 per litre.
• She noted that despite the recent protest, the economic situation has worsened, making it difficult for ordinary Nigerians to afford basic needs.
• In reaction to the actress’s post, some critics questioned her involvement in the protest.

Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko recently voiced her concerns about the rising cost of living in Nigeria, particularly highlighting the steep increase in fuel prices.

In an Instagram post, Destiny Etiko lamented that fuel now costs ₦1,200 per litre.

She shared her initial hope that the recent protests across the country would help alleviate the economic hardship many Nigerians face but noted with disappointment that the situation seems to be worsening.

Etiko emphasized the growing difficulty for ordinary Nigerians to afford basic necessities, particularly the ability to eat three square meals a day.

Her post reflected the frustrations of many citizens struggling to cope with the escalating cost of living and the broader economic challenges facing the country.

She wrote:

“Fuel is now #1200 What is going on BIKONU I Honestly thought the protest was going to help salvage this economic hardship in this country It’s becoming too hard for a Normal Layman to eat three square meal Niger which way.”

See the post below:

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Although Destiny Etiko’s post was harmless and only brought to light the plight of Nigerians, some cybernauts dragged her, asking if she joined the nationwide protest.

ucheandme_nwokeji wrote: “Did you protest? Why are you thinking when you didn’t protest or send motivating post???”

_swankyenterprise_ wrote: “Did she come out for the protest ?”

cyril_unusual wrote: “There was never a protest, how can u protest and inform the government u want to protest?……. And a peaceful protest is not wat Naija needs at this point.”

pre_xtige wrote: “You didn’t come out assuming you did they for see your nyash pity us.”

official_wendy__ wrote: “Let people that protest talk about the protest darling 😍.”