The Presidency’s assertion that food prices are decreasing has been met with widespread disagreement from Nigerians. Rinsola Abiola, Senior Special Assistant on Citizenship and Leadership to President Bola Tinubu, claimed on the AIT Weekend Show that online vendors reported a drop in food prices, attributing it to the federal government’s economic initiatives.
However, many Nigerians on social media, particularly on the X platform, have voiced their skepticism, arguing that the reality in the markets contradicts these claims. DJ Switch, a prominent figure from the #EndSARS movement, initiated a poll questioning whether food prices had indeed fallen, to which many Nigerians responded that prices remain unchanged or have even increased.
For instance, some users pointed out that the supposed drop in tomato prices is due to the harvest season rather than government policies. Others argued that transportation costs, driven up by the price of PMS, are keeping food prices high. Several Nigerians provided examples of items like rice, beans, and other staples that have seen significant price hikes, contradicting the Presidency’s narrative.
The consensus among these social media users is that the claims of falling food prices are not reflective of their daily experiences, labeling the statement as government propaganda.
Credit: AkureNews
