Political fireworks erupted online after former Ekiti State governor Ayo Fayose launched a blistering attack on Reno Omokri over comments comparing petrol prices in the United Kingdom and Nigeria.
The heated clash began after Reno Omokri reportedly defended Nigeria’s rising fuel prices by drawing comparisons with petrol costs in the UK — a statement that immediately triggered fierce backlash across social media.
But Fayose was having none of it.
In a fiery reaction that has now gone viral, the outspoken politician slammed Omokri with the harsh question: “Why you no get brain?” — a remark that instantly ignited reactions online and sent political observers into a frenzy.
Fayose reportedly accused Omokri of making misleading comparisons, arguing that comparing fuel prices in a developed economy like the UK to the economic realities facing ordinary Nigerians was insensitive and disconnected from reality.
According to Fayose, the real issue is not just the cost of petrol itself, but the massive difference in wages, living standards, and purchasing power between both countries.
“People are suffering,” critics echoed online, as many Nigerians joined the debate over worsening economic hardship and the impact of fuel subsidy removal.
Supporters of Fayose praised him for “speaking the minds of ordinary Nigerians,” while Omokri’s defenders argued that economic reforms require difficult decisions and broader global comparisons.
The clash has since become one of the most talked-about political exchanges online, with thousands of users sharing clips, memes, and reactions across multiple platforms.
As Nigeria continues to battle inflation, transport hikes, and rising living costs, the explosive faceoff between Fayose and Omokri has once again highlighted the deep frustrations many citizens feel over the country’s economic direction.
