ENTERTAINMENT
Portable Claims Yayi Paid Him N100m for APC Campaign Activities
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has claimed that he received N100m from Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, following his participation in campaign activities for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The street-pop singer made the claim in a video circulating on social media on Friday, where he appeared wearing an APC-branded shirt and a cap bearing Yayi’s inscription.
Portable, while displaying campaign materials featuring the politician, said he woke up to discover that N100m had been credited to his bank account on Yayi’s instructions.
He expressed appreciation to the senator, describing the alleged payment as a significant financial boost.
“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,” he said.
The singer explained that he had earlier been told that Yayi was looking for him but initially suspected that some individuals were attempting to deceive him over the alleged payment.
He recalled that he had previously been promised money in connection with the politician but claimed he did not receive anything.
Portable also thanked God and the politician for the alleged N100m payment, praying for Yayi’s family and continued well-being.
The latest claim comes weeks after the singer publicly acknowledged receiving payment for participating in APC campaign activities in support of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In October, Portable appealed to Tinubu and his son, Seyi Tinubu, for additional payment after performing at an APC rally held at Onikan Stadium, Lagos, on October 13.
In a video recorded after the rally, the singer was seen lying on the stadium floor, complaining about the physical demands of entertaining supporters and requesting 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.
Portable had also maintained that his campaign appearances deserved additional compensation despite acknowledging that he had already received payment.
In another video circulated earlier in October, the singer said the money earned from his campaign activities had improved his financial situation after experiencing financial difficulties.
However, Portable’s latest claim of receiving N100m has not been independently verified, and details surrounding the alleged payment remain unclear.
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