Popular Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, recently voiced his frustration after an unexpected encounter with Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate.
The meeting took place in Benin, Edo State, and has since gone viral, sparking mixed reactions on social media.
Portable, known for his outspoken and controversial personality, shared a video where he lamented that despite meeting Obi, the former presidential candidate did not extend any financial support.
Speaking in Yoruba, the singer compared the interaction to what he believed would have been a more favorable outcome had he met President Bola Tinubu.
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“If it was Tinubu we met, he would have given us something,” Portable remarked in the video, expressing disappointment over the brief exchange.
The meeting, which was captured on video, showed the two figures greeting each other cordially. Peter Obi was in Benin to support the Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate, Olumide Akpata, while Portable was in the city for a scheduled performance.
Portable’s remarks have since stirred debates online, with fans and social media users discussing the expectations and responsibilities of public figures during such encounters.
The incident highlights the contrasting perceptions of Nigerian political and entertainment icons and their roles in public life.
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