Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has disclosed fresh details about an alleged N100 million payment he received following his participation in campaign activities organised by the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The controversial street-pop musician claimed that the money was transferred to his bank account on the instructions of Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, after he participated in political activities associated with the ruling party.
Portable made the revelation in a video circulating on social media on Friday.
He appeared in an APC-branded shirt and a cap bearing Yayi’s name while displaying campaign materials associated with the politician.
In the video, the singer expressed excitement over the alleged payment, claiming that he woke up to discover that N100 million had been credited to his account.
He also mentioned businessman IBD Dende, whom he described as someone who had previously communicated with him about the political engagement.
Portable said the development came after he had been asked to return home, with an assurance that he would be contacted later.
He explained that some individuals subsequently informed him that Yayi was looking for him, although he initially suspected that they might be attempting to deceive him.
Recounting how he discovered the alleged payment, the singer said he was surprised when he received the alert.
He 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 further expressed gratitude to God, Yayi and IBD Dende over the alleged financial reward.
He described the amount as substantial and prayed for blessings and long life for the individuals he credited with facilitating the payment.
“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 singer had previously spoken publicly about receiving money for his involvement in APC campaign activities.
He also expressed interest in receiving additional financial support after performing at a political rally organised in Lagos in October.
Recall that POLITICS NIGERIA previously reported that Portable demanded additional payment from President Bola Tinubu and his son, Seyi Tinubu, after performing at the APC rally held at Onikan Stadium in Lagos on October 13.
The event was organised as part of activities supporting President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Following his performance, the singer released a video in which he complained about the physical demands of entertaining the crowd.
He also called for an opportunity to meet President Tinubu and his son, Seyi Tinubu, while demanding additional payment for his efforts.
In the video recorded after the rally, Portable was seen lying on the stadium floor as he complained about the exhaustion he experienced during the performance.
He expressed frustration over the situation and maintained that his contribution to the event deserved further compensation.
“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’s comments caused attention on social media, particularly because he openly discussed receiving payment for participating in political campaign activities.
Although he acknowledged that money had been paid to him, he insisted that the amount was not enough considering the energy and physical effort he expended entertaining supporters at the rally.
Portable also spoke about his financial situation in another video that circulated earlier in October.
He suggested that the money he received from political engagements had helped improve his financial condition after experiencing difficulties.
However, the circumstances surrounding the alleged transfer remain unclear.
There has also been no independent verification of the claimed N100 million payment or official confirmation from Senator Solomon Adeola, IBD Dende or their representatives regarding Portable’s statement.
It is also unclear whether the alleged amount was a personal gift, payment for entertainment services or financial support connected to the singer’s participation in political activities.
Portable has, however, continued to publicly acknowledge Yayi and IBD Dende in his latest video, thanking them for what he described as the financial gesture.
As of the time of filing this report, the alleged payment has not been independently confirmed.
