Portable has been granted N2 million bail by the court. During the hearing, his defense attorney, Oluwatoyin Ayodele, requested bail. Ayodele argued that he had shown remorse and learned from the incident. Consequently, Magistrate O. L. Oke approved the bail, setting it at N2 million. Additionally, a surety must also pay the same amount. The trial is set to resume on March 5, 2025. Granting him bail ultimately reflects the judicial system’s commitment to fairness and due process.
The controversy surrounding Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, stems from a violent incident on February 5, 2025. Portable and his associates allegedly attacked three town planners—Abidemi Onabanjo, Ramon Lateef, and Akinpelumi Oyero. The planners were carrying out their official duties at Odogwu Bar, a venue belonging to Portable, in the Sango area of Ogun State. The charges include assault, obstruction of justice, and possession of weapons. This case raises concerns about the influence of celebrities and the consequences of their actions.
After the Ogun State Police declared him wanted, the Zazu crooner, however, turned himself in to the Lagos State SCID on Wednesday. Subsequently, authorities transferred him to the Ogun State Police Headquarters in Eleweran. The following day, they presented him in court. His decision to surrender demonstrates some accountability, yet the charges remain serious.
At his arraignment, the court charged Portable with five offenses, including conspiracy, assault, obstruction, and possession of dangerous weapons like cutlasses and guns. Despite the seriousness of the charges, however, Portable pleaded not guilty. His denial, therefore, raises questions about his involvement and accountability.
Along with the Nigerian music artist, authorities arraigned nine of his aides in court on similar charges. The individuals, aged 19 to 28, include Nurudeen Warris, Adetola Alashe, Samuel Adeleke, and others. The Ogun State Government condemned Portable’s actions, calling him a ‘serial dissident and unrepentant rascal.’ This strong criticism highlights the growing concern over celebrities misusing their influence and ignoring the law.
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