FOOD PRICES CRASH: Ex–Kogi Deputy Governor Blasts Media For Ignoring Market Relief

Former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Edward Onoja, has sparked debate over Nigeria’s economic narrative, accusing the media and critics of failing to acknowledge recent drops in food prices.

Onoja, in a fiery interview on Channels Television with Seun Okinbaloye, argued that while Nigerians were quick to lament the spike in commodity prices following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s removal of fuel subsidy, very little is being said now that some food items have dropped significantly.

Citing beans as an example, Onoja recalled how a bag that previously sold for ₦50,000 soared to ₦100,000 during the initial wave of inflation but has now fallen back to ₦50,000.

> “A bag of beans went from ₦50,000 to ₦100,000; it’s back at ₦50,000, and you are not telling Nigerians about it,” Onoja declared.

The remark comes amid widespread hardship across the country, with inflation, high energy costs, and a weak naira squeezing households. Many Nigerians maintain that while some prices may have eased in isolated cases, the broader market reality remains grim, with rice, garri, fuel, and transportation still biting hard.

Onoja’s comments are already stirring mixed reactions—some hailing him for shedding light on overlooked market corrections, while others accuse him of playing down the struggles of ordinary Nigerians.

As the debate rages, one question lingers: Are Nigerians getting the full story on the economy—or only half the picture?