Portable Claims ₦100 Million Payment from APC for Campaign Activities

Nigerian street-pop singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has claimed that he received ₦100 million after participating in campaign activities organised by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State. In a video shared on social media on Friday, November 13, 2026, Portable expressed excitement over the development and thanked Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi. He appeared in an APC-branded shirt and a traditional cap bearing Yayi’s name while displaying campaign materials featuring the senator.

According to Portable, businessman IBD Dende had earlier asked him to return home and assured him that he would be contacted later. Some individuals subsequently informed him that Yayi was looking for him, but he initially doubted the information because of his previous experience with people who allegedly failed to deliver money promised to him during an earlier political engagement. Portable said he was surprised when he woke up and discovered the ₦100 million alert in his account.

Portable praised Yayi and IBD Dende, offering prayers for their well-being and families. He described the amount as substantial, suggesting that he was particularly pleased that the payment had finally reached him after previous disappointments. The singer’s involvement in political campaigns has attracted public attention over the years. In September 2025, he reportedly told Premium Times that he would support whichever presidential candidate paid him first ahead of the 2027 elections.

The latest development comes weeks after Portable participated in an APC rally held at the Onikan Stadium in Lagos on October 13, 2026, in support of President Bola Tinubu’s political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. Following that appearance, Portable shared a video in which he complained about the physical demands of performing at the rally and appealed to Tinubu and his son, Seyi Tinubu, for additional payment.

Portable had also previously spoken about how earnings from political engagements helped improve his financial situation after experiencing financial difficulties. His latest announcement has generated conversations online, particularly over the reported ₦100 million payment and the financial arrangements between entertainers and politicians during campaign activities.

However, the alleged transaction has not been independently verified. As of the time of filing this report, neither Senator Adeola nor the APC had publicly confirmed the payment or disclosed its purpose. The development raises questions about the relationship between entertainers and politicians during election campaigns.

Portable’s claims have sparked a wider conversation about the role of entertainers in politics and the transparency of financial transactions between them. The incident highlights the increasing involvement of celebrities in Nigerian politics and the financial motivations behind their participation.

Key points

• Portable claims ₦100 million payment from APC for campaign activities in Ogun State.
• The payment was allegedly made for Portable's participation in APC campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
• The transaction has not been independently verified by Senator Adeola or the APC.