The controversial artist Habeeb Okikiola, better known by his stage name Portable, has vented regret over the purported damage to his property in Ifo, Ogun state.
Portable said in a recent Instagram post that more than 20 persons, including customers and artists, were arrested after Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA) authorities attacked his Odogwu eatery and bar.
He claimed that the cops also confiscated personal property, devices, and automobiles.
Additionally, Portable stated that the agency had sealed another of his properties.
The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ hitmaker shared a letter from the OGPDPA, dated January 5, 2024, which stated that the property was constructed without an approved permit and lacked sufficient air space for users.
Portable appealed to the Ogun state government to investigate the matter, citing his contributions to the development of the town.
He claimed to have promoted events and shows at his venue, provided employment opportunities, and even facilitated road repairs in the area.
The singer also expressed his frustration and disappointment, arguing that he had done nothing to warrant the treatment he received.
“I believe in Eledumare Nobody can fall me Omo Olohun. They pack everybody..they took more than 20 people both artistes and customers and they pack Cars and bikes including people’s phones and JBL,” he wrote.
“All the people that came for help packed them and they sealed my new uncompleted building and hotel. In my home town we no follow them fight. Packed all the drinks that we are selling at ODOWGU bar and food. WHY? government should please look into this …I am using here to book events and shows not only drink.
“I am promoting people and helping people here. Make Government ask I put light for everywhere and before government come for road repair na me call them to help us..why will they do that at my property that I am using to feed my family… them later come attack me at where I dey but God pass them.”
