Fact-Check: Did the Price of Irish Potatoes in Plateau State Drop from N180,000 to N45,000 Due to a Bumper Harvest?

BY: Rabiu Hafiz

Claim: Reno Omokri posted that the price of a 65kg bag of Irish potatoes in Plateau State, Nigeria, dropped from N180,000 to N45,000 due to a bumper harvest.

Verdict: TRUE, the post by Reno referenced a recent publication by Daily Trust.

Full Report

Context

In an X post, Reno Omokri, a former presidential spokesman, claimed that the price of a 65kg bag of Irish potatoes in Plateau State had fallen dramatically from N180,000 to N45,000 due to a bumper harvest. This statement drew significant attention, given the implications for farmers and consumers in the region. 

Investigation

According to a report by Daily Trust, the prices of various farm produce in Plateau State, including Irish potatoes, have indeed dropped significantly. The report confirmed that the price of a 65kg bag of Irish potatoes decreased from N180,000 to N45,000.

This substantial reduction is attributed to the high yield experienced by farmers, which led to an increased supply in the market and subsequently lowered prices​.

Furthermore, MyAIFactChecker corroborated this information. Its analysis aligned with Daily Trust’s report, affirming that the price drop Reno Omokri mentioned is accurate.

However, the result from the check highlighted that this price reduction is specific to Plateau State and may not reflect the situation across other regions in Nigeria​.

Conclusion

Reno Omokri’s claim that the price of a 65kg bag of Irish potatoes in Plateau State dropped from N180,000 to N45,000 due to a bumper harvest is verified and accurate. This information is supported by reports from Daily Trust and verified by MyAIFactChecker.

Edited by Habeeb Adisa