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Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie, has expressed concern over the rising cost of electricity in Nigeria, revealing that he spends about ₦40,000 daily to power his home.
The respected actor disclosed during an interview on Africa Independent Television (AIT), where he lamented the financial burden of maintaining the electricity supply.
According to him, the daily expenses include payments for public electricity as well as fuel and diesel used to power generators.
“I pay ten thousand naira for light every day in my house. Then I spend an additional thirty thousand; twenty for diesel and ten for fuel. On the whole, I spend forty thousand every single day on light. It disturbs me a lot,” he said.
Edochie noted that the situation reflects the broader hardship faced by many Nigerians who continue to grapple with unreliable electricity supply and rising energy costs.
The veteran actor also criticised political leaders, accusing many of going into politics primarily for personal gain rather than service to the people.
“Nobody seems to be bothered about what is happening to the common man,” he added.
