SNOW TV NEWS DESK
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has sparked fresh conversations about celebrity involvement in Nigerian politics after announcing that he received an alleged N100 million payment in recognition of his participation in campaign activities for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The controversial entertainer made the revelation in a video circulating on social media on Friday, where he proudly displayed what appeared to be a bank transaction alert while dressed in APC-branded clothing and a cap bearing the name of Ogun West Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi.
Portable credited Adeola and businessman and lawmaker IBD Dende for the money, claiming that the senator had instructed that the payment be made to appreciate his involvement in the party’s political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Expressing excitement, the singer thanked both men and described the reported payment as a major financial boost.
According to Portable, he had earlier been informed that Adeola was looking for him but initially dismissed the information, suspecting it might be another attempt to deceive him.
He explained that his hesitation was informed by previous experiences in which he had reportedly been promised financial rewards for participating in political campaigns without eventually receiving the money.
This time, however, he claimed the promise had translated into a substantial payment.
The development has once again drawn attention to the growing relationship between Nigerian entertainers and political actors, particularly as political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 elections.
For politicians, popular entertainers offer something beyond conventional campaign publicity: access to large audiences, influence over youth culture, and the ability to generate conversations across social media platforms. For entertainers, political engagements can provide financial opportunities, visibility, and access to influential figures.
Portable’s announcement also raises broader questions about the increasing monetisation of celebrity participation in Nigerian politics. While entertainers have historically supported political candidates, the disclosure of such a huge alleged payment puts the financial value of celebrity endorsements under fresh scrutiny.
However, the singer’s claim has not been independently verified, and neither the displayed alert nor the circumstances surrounding the reported transaction have been officially confirmed by the individuals involved.
According to a report by DAILY POST, Portable had previously acknowledged receiving financial benefits for participating in APC campaign activities in support of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
With the next election cycle approaching, the singer’s latest revelation offers another indication of how entertainment, money, and political mobilization are increasingly intersecting in Nigeria’s political landscape.
“Sir Bartholomew White Ebe is a Lagos-based media personality, Music Artist, Producer, and a Relationship Coach and independent journalist. With over seven years of experience tracking political developments and cultural shifts in Nigeria, he specializes in local current affairs, grassroots politics, and community-driven reporting across Lagos State. As the founder and chief editor of Snow Multimedia Connect {SNOW TV}, he leads the editorial team to deliver verified, high-impact stories to digital audiences.”
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