Singer Portable declared wanted as Nine associates face court over assau!t in Ogun

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, is currently facing legal battle as the Ogun State Police arraigned nine of his associates before an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

Portable, known for his controversial lifestyle is facing allegations of assau|t, armed viol£nce, and obstruction of government officials, charges that have got people talking.

According to the police, the incident occurred at Portable’s business premises, Odogwu Bar, in Sango-Ota, where officials from the Ota Zonal Planning Office of the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development had gone to enforce the sealing of an uncompleted building and hotel belonging to the singer.

The police prosecutor, Sunday Ekong, told the court that Portable and his associates allegedly assaulted and obstructed the town planning officials, preventing them from carrying out their duties.

The defendants Nurudeen Warris, Adetola Alashe, Samuel Adeleke, Oluwaseun Ayenuwa, Oluwapelumi Adeosun, Gospel Kanu, Precious Ohiegebo, Ifeoluwa Babatunde, and Fatimo Muhammed were accused of felony, intent to kill, breach of public peace, and use of dangerous weapons such as cutlasses and guns.

The court granted the accused bail at ₦5 million each, requiring them to provide sureties who are licensed bond agents registered with the Ogun State government. The case has been adjourned until March 17.

Following the sealing of his property, The “The Aza Man” crooner took to his official Instagram page to express his frustration.

He claimed that over 20 individuals, including his artists, customers, and staff, had been arrested and their personal belongings, such as cars, bikes, and phones, has been ceased.

“Why will they do that to my property that I am using to feed my family?” the singer questioned in his video.

“They packed everybody, took more than 20 people, both artists and customers, and confiscated cars, bikes, and people’s phones. Why?”

Portable also defended his business, stating that it was more than just a bar, as he used it to promote upcoming artists and support the community.

He cited his contributions to local infrastructure, including funding streetlights and road repairs, and called for government intervention.