Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, says he received ₦100m from a politician following his participation in campaign activities organised by the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The controversial street-pop artiste made the claim in a video that circulated on social media on Friday, in which he appeared wearing an APC-branded shirt and a cap bearing the name of Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi.
Portable, who also displayed campaign materials featuring the politician, claimed that he discovered the huge sum in his bank account after waking up from a nap.
According to the singer, the money was reportedly transferred on the instructions of Adeola in appreciation of his involvement in the party’s campaign activities.
Expressing excitement over the alleged payment, Portable said, “My dearest fans! I just woke up to an alert of N100m from Yayi! IBD Dende, oga mi! God bless you. Thank you! Yayi instructed them to send me the money. I took a nap, and God saved me from death.
“When I woke up today, I remembered that IBD had asked me to go home yesterday and said he would reach out to me. But some of my senior street brothers and street politicians came to tell me that Yayi was looking for me.
“Are you the one to tell me that Yayi is looking for me?’ I asked. They wanted to scam me, just as they did when Yayi sent money previously. I did not get a dime then.”
The singer subsequently expressed gratitude to God and the politician, describing the alleged payment as a significant financial boost.
“Thank you, Lord! Yayi has sent N100m. Thank you, IBD Dende. May your children be glorious! May you live long, my daddy. It shall be well with you. N100m is not a small amount at all!” he said.
The latest development comes weeks after Portable publicly acknowledged receiving financial benefits for participating in APC campaign activities in support of President Bola Tinubu’s anticipated re-election bid in 2027.
In October, the singer had appealed to Tinubu and his son, Seyi Tinubu, for additional payment after performing at an APC rally at the Onikan Stadium in Lagos on October 13.
In a video recorded shortly after the event, Portable was seen lying on the stadium floor, complaining about the physical exhaustion he experienced while entertaining the crowd and demanding an opportunity to meet the President and his son.
“I want to see Tinubu and Seyi Tinubu; they have almost squeezed me to death. I have fainted; it is Tinubu that is winning. Did we not collect money? Tinubu, pay me more money; I am feeling so much heat,” he said.
Although he admitted receiving payment for his appearance at the rally, the singer maintained that his performance and efforts warranted additional compensation.
In another video that emerged earlier in October, Portable also attributed an improvement in his financial circumstances to money received from participating in political campaign activities, following what he described as a period of financial difficulties.
However, the singer’s latest claim of receiving ₦100m has not been independently verified. Details surrounding the purported transaction, including the actual source and purpose of the money, also remain unclear.
(PUNCH)
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