Ogun State Government has strongly condemned singer Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, following his recent violent encounter with officials from the State Planning and Development Permit Authority.
The Incident took place at Portable’s bar in the Iyana Ilogbo area of Sango Ota where government officials were attacked while performing their duties.
In a statement released by the Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, on Friday, Portable was described as a “serial dissident and unrepentant rascal,” known for assaulting government officials without provocation. Akinmade condemned the attack, calling it “unacceptable and barbaric,” and vowed that the government would take action in accordance with the law.
Akinmade expressed concern over the growing pattern of disorder and panic caused by the musician, stressing that his behaviour is causing great distress among local residents and undermining the authority of the government.
He reiterated the Abiodun-led administration’s commitment to addressing unlawful acts and upholding the values of decency and respect for the law including the “Omoluabi ethos” that defines the state’s culture.
