Nigerian singer, Haveeb Okikiola, alias Portable has sparked controversy again as he claimed that there are no protests in Sango, Ogun state, where he resides, despite the widespread demonstrations in parts of the country.
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In a video released today, the street-hop musician attributed the absence of protests in Sango to the residents’ newfound sense of empowerment, stating that they no longer consider themselves “slaves.”
He highlighted the bustling activity in Sango, showcasing the people’s focus in finding ways to help themselves due to the government’s failure to provide assistance despite past demonstrations.
The singer’s comments have generated angry reactions, with netizens criticizing his stance as insensitive.
Portable’s statement comes after he faced backlash for saying the #EndBadGovernance protests were for the poor, sparking outrage among many Nigerians.
See the video below:
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Netizens react;
@ijoba_lande1: “No be ur fault ode.”
@frank26bf: “Unfollowed , you just no dey understand yourself at all.”
@world_fortunate01: “If you video my papa portable.” @alvinakata: “He lost 100k followers already nice one.”
@boycuavo__: “I dey unfollow your Papa front today and make e no better for your children dem go suffer wetin others Dey suffer.”
@hea_rt1367: “Make we report this yokel account abeg you fam.”
@tommle501: “Bros think of tomorrow don’t think of what is happening now cuz people are not wish to be poor then stop all this bro cuz nobody knows tomorrow.”
@iamgold_ofure: “This same sango that literally all their boys beg and task people to feed?one can’t even walk through ojuore peacefully without them not jumping on you begging for #50,#100. Make them no protest! Ebi ape shegeshege si won lara!
