Fuel Prices Bite: Wole Soyinka Rides Okada Through Abeokuta

Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka was spotted riding a commercial motorcycle in Abeokuta’s Ake district. The 89-year-old resorted to the okada after failing to secure fuel for his private vehicle. Rather than wait for hours at a filling station or pay black-market rates, he opted for the two-wheeled transport. Witnesses said the literary icon’s choice underscored how severe the fuel price hike has become. Fuel now sells for as much as ₦1,500 per litre in some areas. This spike has driven up transport fares and pushed the cost of living even higher.

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