Bola Tinubu’s campaigner and popular Nigerian actress, Mercy Johnson, has lamented increase in prices of food items, including eggs.
Mercy took to her Instagram page to question the rationale behind the price hike, particularly for locally produced items like eggs.
Recall that prior to the 2023 poll, the Nollywood actress trended on social media when she made the Tinubu/Shettima Women Presidential Campaign Team.
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In the one-minute video on her Instagram page, Johnson, known for her roles in numerous Nollywood films, expressed her bewilderment at how the prices of locally produced eggs could increase in line with the exchange rate.
The actress’ comments come at a time when Nigeria is experiencing economic difficulties, with inflation rates soaring and the cost of living becoming increasingly unaffordable for many citizens.
The rising prices of food items, a basic necessity, have added to the burden, sparking widespread concern and calls for intervention.
Johnson’s post has resonated with many of her followers, who share her concerns about the escalating cost of living. Her comments have sparked a broader conversation about the state of the Nigerian economy and the urgent need for solutions to alleviate the financial strain on the country’s citizens.