Nigerian street-pop singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has claimed that he received N100 million from Senator Solomon Adeola, widely known as Yayi, following his involvement in campaign activities organised by the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The singer made the disclosure in a video that surfaced on social media on Friday, November 13, where he expressed excitement over the alleged payment and publicly appreciated the senator.
Portable, who appeared in an APC-branded shirt and a cap bearing Yayi’s name, said he woke up to discover that N100 million had been credited to his bank account. He attributed the payment to the senator, claiming that Yayi had instructed that the money be sent to him.
According to the singer, the development came after he had earlier been told that the politician wanted to reach him. He explained that some individuals had approached him with the information but he initially doubted their intentions because of a previous experience in which he claimed he did not receive money allegedly sent on his behalf.
Celebrating the reported payment, Portable thanked Yayi and another political associate, IBD Dende, while describing the N100 million as a substantial amount. He also offered prayers and goodwill messages to the senator.
This is not the first time the singer has openly discussed receiving financial benefits from his involvement in APC political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In October, Portable performed at an APC rally held at Onikan Stadium in Lagos on October 13. Following the event, he released a video complaining about the physical demands of his performance and called on President Bola Tinubu and his son, Seyi Tinubu, to give him additional money.
The singer had also acknowledged receiving payment for his participation in the campaign but maintained that his efforts deserved better compensation.
In another social media video circulated around the same period, Portable said his involvement in political activities had helped improve his financial situation after experiencing some economic difficulties.
Meanwhile, the latest N100 million claim has not been independently confirmed. Neither the circumstances surrounding the alleged transfer nor its official purpose has been established.
