In a sharp commentary on the worsening economic conditions in Nigeria, prominent lawyer and politician Kenneth Okonkwo lamented the soaring cost of domestic travel, revealing that a short trip to Enugu State would set him back nearly ₦800,000.
During an appearance on Channels Television on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Okonkwo said, “I told my people I want to travel to Enugu State to establish ADC, and I may want to stay two days there. They told me I have to set aside about ₦800,000 because the flight one-way ticket is about ₦250,000. So, when you go and come back, stay in a hotel for two days and do other things.”
He added that even basic logistics like flights and accommodation, have become prohibitively expensive, pointing to a broader economic failure that is hitting everyday Nigerians.
Okonkwo’s frustration reflects the impact of hyperinflation, weakened currency, and rising operational costs that have plagued Nigeria’s transport and hospitality sectors. A one-way domestic flight ticket now costing a quarter of a million naira is emblematic of a deeper affordability crisis.
The comment, while anecdotal, echoes the wider sentiment across the country that the government has failed to address core economic challenges. For Okonkwo, who is now actively involved in building the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the travel cost is not just a personal inconvenience, it is a clear indicator of a failing economic system.
As campaigns begin to quietly build toward the 2027 elections, such everyday examples of economic hardship are likely to become central themes for the opposition, who are positioning themselves as the voice of Nigerians priced out of basic services and mobility.
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