3million Naira on diesel every month’ – Singer Paul Okoye laments
Famed musician Paul Okoye, famously known as Rudeboy, a former member of the Psquare group, has taken to social media to pour out his frustrations about the dire economic situation that has been exacerbated by the recent surge in the cost of petroleum products.
In a heartfelt and contemplative message, Paul Okoye reminisced about a time when he made his first car purchase, a moment that filled him with immense pride. This purchase, a relatively affordable N120,000 back then, served as a symbol of his achievements. However, the stark contrast between that memory and his current financial reality couldn’t be more apparent. Presently, he is grappling with the staggering expense of shelling out a jaw-dropping N3 million every month solely for the purchase of diesel.
This dramatic shift in his financial landscape has left Rudeboy astounded and prompted him to describe the prevailing economic conditions as “total madness.” The sheer gravity of this financial transformation led him to share his astonishment on his Instagram story, where he lamented, “I remember buying my first car for 120k naira years ago, and I was really proud of it… Now, I’m spending 3 million naira on diesel in a single month. It’s complete madness.” In his heartfelt message, he also conveyed his deep empathy for the common man, acknowledging that the hardships they must be enduring during these challenging times are beyond his imagination.
Paul Okoye’s revelation offers a poignant glimpse into the struggles that countless individuals and businesses are facing as a result of the escalating fuel prices, underscoring the profound impact of economic changes on people from all walks of life.