Controversial musician Habeeb Okikiola Badamus a.k.a Portable is facing fresh legal jeopardy after he was arrested by the police based on a petition filed against him by veteran fuji musician Saheed Osupa.
Portable was arrested in Abeokuta, Ogun State by the police and driven to Ilorin Kwara State on Sunday, he is facing charges of criminal defamation, intimidation, cyberstalking, and inciting public unrest. He was granted bail of ₦1 million and provide two sureties. One must be the chairman or secretary of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, while the other must own land within a Government Reserved Area (GRA), with the necessary Certificate of Occupancy to back up the claim.
According to a statement issued by Kwara State Police Command spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, Portable is accused of criminal defamation, threats to life, incitement, character assassination, and actions likely to disturb public peace—including the use of abusive language against the veteran musician.
With sufficient evidence submitted alongside the petition, the police secured an arrest warrant from a Magistrate Court in Ilorin.
“Upon his arrival, the suspect’s statement was recorded in the presence of legal representatives from both sides,” the statement read.
The police said he would remain in custody until his bail conditions are met.
In February 2025 Portable had a brush with the Ogun State government after he was accused of assaulting government officials who had gone to inspect his property. He faced a five-count charge, including conspiracy, assault, restriction, being armed with cutlasses and guns, and conduct likely to cause harm. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. The case is still on going.
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