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Habeeb Okikiola, the controversial singer, who is popularly known as Portable, has lamented that he didn’t receive any monetary reward despite supporting President Bola Tinubu.

According to him, he was “used” but he decided to be calm.

Speaking during a recent Instagram live session with fans, the ‘Zazu’ crooner claimed that “fighting” the government was a vain job, stressing that the government has nothing to lose.

He said: “I supported Tinubu but I didn’t get any money. I was used but I am calm.

“You’re k!lling yourselves in the name of fighting the government. The government has nothing to lose.”

Habeeb Okikiola, the popular Nigerian music sensation, who is better known as Portable, says he will not partake in the planned nationwide protest over the current economic hardship in the country.

Daily Trust reports that some youths are planning a nationwide protest between August 1 and 15 against the rising cost of living and economic hardship in the country.

In a now-viral video, Portable, who said he was part of the protests in 2020, added that he was currently doing well and preferred to focus on achieving more success.

The singer urged his fans to concentrate on their personal endeavors rather than engaging in protests.

Speaking in a blend of Pidgin and Yoruba, he said: “My fans. Some said I protested in 2020. Yes, it is true, but I was poor at that time. Now, I am rich. Have you ever seen Femi Otedola, Aliko Dangote and Dele Momodu protesting ?

“Then, I was thinking like a poor man who had nothing. I am now rich. Rich people don’t fight.

“It will not end well for anyone who suggests that I should go and sing in a protest. Why don’t you take the microphone and sing at the protest yourself? If you are hustling and you have work to do, you will not join them to protest.

“Fight for yourself, and not for Nigeria. Nigeria is okay. It is you that is not yet okay. The money is where it is; you are the one who is not working, and you don’t stay loyal to your helper. People that will help you are also available; you are the one who is not networking. Fight for yourself, so that your career will not turn into a barrier.”

Popular Nigerian singer, Portable has expressed displeasure over the poor state of the road in Ogun State.

This is coming after the singer’s Rangerover fell into a ditch, days after he returned from the United States.

Portable shared videos on social media showing the bad roads in his hometown. He strongly criticized Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun for not fixing these roads, calling them “death traps.”

The singer said that under Governor Abiodun’s leadership, his hometown has gotten worse. He then called for Senator Olamilekan Yayi to run for governor, saying that only the areas under the senator’s care have good governance in the state.

Portable, known for being outspoken, used this incident to draw attention to what he sees as a serious problem in Ogun State. His comments highlight concerns about infrastructure and local governance in the area.