By Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi
Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has publicly tendered an apology to Fuji music icon, Saheed Osupa, following his recent arrest and brief remand in a correctional facility.
Earlier this week, Portable was arrested by the Kwara State Police Command over allegations including criminal defamation, threat to life, incitement, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace.
The charges stemmed from a series of online statements he made about the veteran Fuji singer.
The singer, who failed to meet the bail conditions of ₦1 million and two sureties — one of whom must be the Chairman of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) — was remanded before receiving a lifeline.
In a surprising turn, Saheed Osupa chose to withdraw the case on Tuesday after receiving appeals from several prominent Nigerians.
In a statement, Osupa clarified that his actions were intended to serve as a warning and revealed that Portable was given three conditions for the withdrawal: to retract his defamatory statements, admit they were false, and sign a formal undertaking.
Following this development, Portable took to Instagram to share a video of his newly shaved head and offered an apology to the Fuji singer.
“God bless you, sir. I am sorry, Bami,” he wrote, expressing appreciation and remorse.
