Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has expressed frustration after his uncompleted building and hotel in Sango-Ota, Ogun State, were reportedly sealed by the Ogun State Planning and Development Authority (OGPDA) over allegations of illegal development.
The ‘Zazu’ crooner shared a notice of contravention on his Instagram page, detailing the incident. According to Portable, the enforcement operation led to the detention of over 20 customers and workers at the premises. Additionally, alcoholic beverages from his bar, Odowgu Bar and Food, were confiscated during the raid.
In an emotional post, Portable wrote:
*“I believe in Eledumare. Nobody can fool me, Omo Olohun. They packed everybody, took more than 20 people, both artists and customers, and they packed cars, bikes, including people’s phones and jobs. All the people that came for help, they packed them and sealed my new uncompleted building and hotel. Why? In my hometown, and we didn’t fight back, they packed all the drinks we were selling at Odowgu Bar and Food. Why? Government should please look into this.”*
He further explained that the property serves as a venue for events and shows, as well as a means of supporting his family and promoting others. Portable also claimed to have contributed to community development, including providing electricity and facilitating road repairs in the area.
*“I am using this place to book events and shows, not only for drinks. I am promoting people and helping people here. The government should ask, I put light everywhere, and before the government came for road repairs, I called them to help us. Why will they do this at my property, which I am using to feed my family? They later came and attacked me where I was, but God is greater than them,”* he added.
As of now, the Ogun State Planning and Development Authority has not issued an official statement regarding the allegations or the reasons behind the enforcement action. The incident has sparked reactions from fans and followers, with many calling for clarification from the government.
