The Ogun State Government has issued a warning to hip-hop artist Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, over his repeated assaults on government officials without provocation.
Since his rise to fame with the hit song “Zazuu Zeh,” Portable has consistently attracted controversy, from feuds with his baby mamas and show promoters to his arrest by the Police.
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A statement released on Friday and signed by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, condemned the assault on officials of the state Planning and Development Permit Authority by miscreants reportedly hired by the musician.
The incident occurred on Wednesday in the Iyana-Ilogbo area of the state.
“We are profoundly taken aback by the unpleasant and uncivil act of the Hip-hop artiste, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable on Wednesday, in Iyana- Ilogbo area of the State where is bar is located” the statement read
“The way in which Portable and some set of miscreants he employed in the dastardly act attacked the officials of the state planning and development permit Authority is not only bizarre but a confirmation of erosion of Omoluabi ethos in those individuals and indeed a great disgrace to the state”
Akinmade condemned the recent attack orchestrated by Portable and his associates against government officials carrying out their lawful duties, calling it both unacceptable and barbaric. He emphasized that such misconduct would be dealt with according to the existing laws.
He also reaffirmed the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration’s commitment to eradicating illegal activities in the state and promoting decency at all levels. Akinmade stressed that the government is determined to uphold the values of the Omoluabi ethos at all times.
“Governor Dapo Abiodun totally condemned this primitive and indecent act and reiterated his avowed commitment to a just and egalitarian society as he is ready to make any individual flouting the extant law of the land face the full wrath of the law irrespective of social status and influence “.
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