Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has announced that he received ₦100m from Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, following his participation in the All Progressives Congress campaign.
Portable disclosed this in a video shared on social media on Friday, where he appeared wearing an APC-branded shirt and a cap bearing Yayi’s name. He also showed campaign materials associated with the politician.
According to the singer, he discovered the money in his bank account after waking up, claiming that the transfer was made on the senator’s instructions in appreciation of his campaign involvement.
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.”
He subsequently offered prayers for the politician and expressed appreciation for the reported financial reward.
“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 development comes weeks after Portable publicly confirmed receiving money for taking part in APC campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, during which he expressed support for President Bola Tinubu.
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In October, the singer had appealed to Tinubu and his son, Seyi Tinubu, for more money after performing at an APC rally held at Onikan Stadium, Lagos, on October 13.
In a video recorded after the rally, Portable was seen lying on the stadium floor while complaining about the physical demands of entertaining the crowd. He also called for 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 acknowledged that he had been paid for participating in the campaign, he insisted that his efforts warranted additional compensation.
Earlier in October, Portable also said the money he received from campaign engagements had helped him recover financially after going through a difficult period.
However, the singer’s latest claim of receiving ₦100m has not been independently verified, and the details surrounding the alleged transfer remain unclear.