Nigerian Singer Portable Meets Peter Obi, Expresses Disappointment
Popular Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, known professionally as Portable, has met with the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi. The brief meeting took place at the airport in Benin City, Edo State capital, where the two exchanged pleasantries.
In a video that has gone viral on social media, Portable expressed his disappointment after the meeting. According to him, he had expected to receive something from Obi, but was left empty-handed.
“It’s unfortunate that Obi couldn’t give us anything,” He said in the video. “If it were Tinubu we met, he would have given us something. Let’s go.” The singer’s comments have sparked a heated debate on social media, with some fans defending him and others calling out his perceived ingratitude.
The meeting between Portable and Obi has raised questions about the relationships between celebrities and politicians in Nigeria. While some have hailed Obi’s humility and lack of interest in seeking favors from influential figures, others have criticized Portable’s perceived greed and lack of understanding of the political process.
Regardless of the controversy surrounding the meeting, it is clear that the Singer’s encounter with Obi has left a lasting impression on him. Only time will tell if this encounter will have any lasting impact on his career or his views on politics.
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