Luxury Tech Sells Out as Omokri Challenges Claims of ‘Destroyed’ Nigerian Economy

A social media post by political commentator and author, Reno Omokri has ignited a fresh public debate over the true state of Nigeria’s economy, as he pointed to the reported swift sell-out of the high-end iPhone 17 Pro Max as evidence contradicting widespread hardship claims.

In a direct challenge to those who assert that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has “destroyed” the nation’s financial landscape, Omokri highlighted the rapid disappearance of the premium smartphone from local inventory, despite its hefty international price tag of approximately $1,999.

Taking to his verified Instagram page, Omokri contrasted the public outcry over economic woes with the evident capacity of a segment of the population to purchase the latest luxury gadget.

“The narrative is that ‘Tinubu has ruined Nigeria’s economy! The country is finished!'” Omokri wrote in his post. “Yet, the flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max, a device priced at $1999, is reportedly completely sold out across the country.”

The author’s commentary quickly pivoted from consumer spending to civic responsibility, as he connected the massive purchasing power to a reluctance to fulfill tax obligations.

“Try asking those who acquired this expensive device to pay their taxes, and you will hear a myriad of excuses,” he continued. “But they simultaneously expect full service from a government they offer minimal or no financial contribution to.”

Omokri concluded his post with a sharp critique of what he termed a ‘fake life’ syndrome, suggesting that the current economic climate under the new administration has merely exposed a cultural tendency toward extravagant spending coexisting with tax evasion.

“President Tinubu has not finished Nigeria. What he has finished is our pretentious existence!” he asserted. “We adopt a facade of poverty when the topic is taxation, yet we exhibit immense wealth when it comes to lavish spending!”

The comments have since triggered a torrent of reactions online, with many Nigerians either agreeing with Omokri’s assessment of disproportionate consumer spending or arguing that a small, wealthy elite’s purchases do not reflect the reality for the vast majority of citizens struggling with rising inflation and currency depreciation.