Street-hop singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has claimed that Senator Solomon Adeola, also known as Yayi, sent him ₦100m in recognition of his campaign activities for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The singer made the claim in a video circulating on social media on Friday, where he appeared in an APC-branded shirt and a cap bearing Yayi’s name while displaying campaign materials featuring the politician.
“I just woke up to an alert of N100m from Yayi!” Portable said, thanking the politician and God.
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He claimed the money was sent after Yayi instructed that he should be rewarded for his campaign work.
Portable also recounted how he initially doubted people who told him the politician was looking for him, alleging that some individuals had previously claimed to represent Yayi but failed to deliver promised payments.
The singer said he had been asked to return home the previous day and wait to be contacted before receiving the alleged alert.
However, the ₦100m payment claim has not been independently verified. Neither Yayi, the APC nor Portable’s management had publicly confirmed the transaction in the reports available.
The development comes weeks after Portable complained about his earnings following an APC rally at Onikan Stadium in Lagos on October 13.
In a video recorded after the performance, the singer was seen lying on the floor and complaining about the heat while asking to see President Bola Tinubu and his son, Seyi. He also requested additional payment, although he acknowledged that he had already received money for participating in the campaign.
Portable had earlier said campaign earnings improved his financial situation after a period of hardship.
His political endorsements have previously attracted attention. In 2022, he campaigned for different political parties, including the PDP, APC and Accord Party, at various points.
In September 2025, he told Premium Times that he would support whichever presidential candidate paid him first ahead of the 2027 election.
The singer’s latest claim has therefore renewed interest in his relationship with political campaigns and the financial arrangements surrounding his appearances.
Portable rose to prominence with his hit song Zazu Zeh, featuring Olamide and dancer Poco Lee. He has since remained a prominent figure in Nigeria’s entertainment scene, with public controversies involving fellow musicians, the police and political figures.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged ₦100m payment, including its source and purpose, remain unclear.
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