Social commentator and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has once again stirred conversation online, questioning Nigerians who insist that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has “destroyed” the nation’s economy.
In a post shared on his official Instagram page, Omokri mocked critics of the current administration, highlighting what he described as a contradiction between Nigerians’ complaints about economic hardship and their spending habits.
According to Omokri, despite the widespread narrative that Tinubu’s policies have wrecked the economy, the newly released iPhone 17 Pro Max, which retails for $1,999 (approximately ₦3 million depending on exchange rates), is completely sold out in Nigeria.
Quoting his Instagram post, he wrote:
“Tinubu has destroyed Nigeria’s economy! Nigeria is finished! Yet, the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which costs $1,999, is completely sold out in Nigeria.
Ask those who bought the phone to pay taxes, and you will hear stories. But they expect everything from a government they do not pay taxes to.
Listen, President Tinubu did not finish Nigeria. All he finished is our fake life! We act as though we are poor when it comes to paying taxes, but we behave richly when it comes to blowing money!”
Omokri’s comments have since sparked mixed reactions from Nigerians online. While some users agreed with his stance on the culture of financial irresponsibility and tax evasion, others criticized him for being insensitive to the real economic struggles faced by millions of citizens.
Many commentators pointed out that Nigeria’s high unemployment rate, inflation, and currency depreciation have significantly impacted purchasing power, arguing that the luxury spending habits of a few do not reflect the general state of the economy.
Still, Omokri’s post contributes to an ongoing national conversation about the disparity between economic perception and reality, questioning whether Nigeria’s current hardship is a result of failed governance or misplaced personal priorities.
