Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has claimed that he received N100 million after participating in campaign activities for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The controversial street-pop artiste made the revelation in a video circulating on social media on Friday, where he expressed appreciation to businessman and politician Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, over the alleged payment.
In the video, Portable was seen wearing an APC-branded shirt and a cap bearing Yayi’s inscription. He also displayed campaign materials associated with the politician while celebrating the reported financial reward.
According to the singer, he woke up to discover that N100 million had been credited to his bank account. He alleged that the payment was made on the instructions of Yayi in appreciation of his involvement in the party’s campaign activities.
Portable expressed excitement over the development, thanking Yayi and another businessman, IBD Dende, whom he described as someone who had supported him.
He said he initially doubted reports that Yayi was looking for him because of a previous experience in which he claimed money was promised to him but he received nothing.
The singer explained that he had earlier been informed by some of his associates that Yayi wanted to see him. However, he was suspicious because of what he described as an earlier failed attempt to deliver money to him.
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.”
He further expressed gratitude to the politician, praying for his long life and blessings upon his family.
The latest development comes weeks after Portable publicly acknowledged receiving money for participating in APC campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In October, the singer had appealed to President Bola Tinubu and his son, Seyi Tinubu, for additional financial compensation following his performance at an APC rally held at Onikan Stadium in Lagos on October 13.
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In a video recorded after the rally, Portable was seen lying on the stadium floor, complaining about the physical stress he experienced while entertaining party supporters.
He demanded an opportunity to meet the President and his son, insisting that his performance and efforts deserved further payment.
“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.
The singer had also admitted receiving payment for his participation in the campaign but maintained that he deserved additional compensation because of the energy he expended during the event.
In another video circulated earlier in October, Portable claimed that the money he received from political campaign activities had significantly improved his financial situation after experiencing financial difficulties.
However, while Portable has publicly claimed that N100 million was transferred into his account, the alleged payment has not been independently verified. Details surrounding the transaction, including its actual source and purpose, also remain unclear.
The singer’s latest revelation has generated conversations on social media, particularly concerning the financial involvement of entertainers in political campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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