Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, professionally known as Portable, has earned massive backlash on social media for tagging endbadgovernance protesters as poør and lazy.
The street singer, in a video that made rounds online, had spoken up about the nationwide protest, which was held on August 1st and is still ongoing. He blasted those who reminded him of how he partook in the EndSARS protest years ago but was retreating now. Responding to them, Portable said he was pøor then, which was why he participated in the protest.
Portable went on to state that most protesters are pøor and lazy people. He stated that their joblessness had led them to protest nationwide as he urged them to fight for themselves.
“You don’t have work. That’s why you’re protesting. Fight for yourself. Pøor man thinking is protest.
Most of the end bad governance protesters are pøor and lazy people”.
His statement has since earned him massive backlash from Nigerians, reporting his Instagram page to be taken down.
One Omolola Silver wrote, “I blame Olamide and Poco Lee for this! Portable, try always to watch your videos, listen to your persuasion and give your brain some time to process it. Always yarning dust
One Good Girl Pres wrote, “E no get sense
One Call Me Famous Boy wrote, “Why are you all giving this nuisance attention? I hate that you are making him more popular for no reason; this guy needs rehab for real
One Dave Cyber wrote, “As them dey dash you money and car up and down that’s why you mumu
One Tiwa Stuffnthings wrote, “If no be God wey answer your prayers. I know say you for dey among those tout wey dey burn police station. Oloshi
One Heisvictor wrote, “Complete nuisance
One Omonaijabetter wrote, “Everybody has unfollowed since afternoon and report blocked
One Indommi1 wrote, “No be your fault Portable, who life dey favour go think say others no serious
One Mayorsoj wrote, “Na Olamide I blame. If no be Olamide’s voice for Zazu, this werey for dey among people wey dey loot for him location”.
Nollywood actor Lege Miami, in a video he posted on his Instagram page, admonished Youths in Lagos to step back from the protest as he appealed to them to give the President a chance to fix the country. He noted how things are very expensive; however, he believes the President can fix it and needs more time with Nigerians. Citing another reason why he is against the protest, he noted how many youths will use the protest to cause havoc to the government.
Similarly, actress Tonto Dikeh had written a letter to Nigerians against embarking on a protest. She stated that she understands their frustration and concerns regarding the current state of their nation; however, she believes that the approach may not be the most effective method. Tonto suggested establishing a representative group that can meet with the President and advocate on their behalf.
