Portable laments proposed move by Ogun govt to close his bar, hotel 

Nigerian streethop singer Habeeb Okikiola popularly known in music circles as Portable has lamented a proposed move by the Ogun State government to close his bar and hotel.

The artist posted pictures of the bar on Instagram along with a letter he received from the government, stating that authorities gave grounds including insufficient airspace and improper development approval for the upcoming shutdown.

Portable also revealed that over 20 individuals, including artists and customers, were arrested and had their cars, motorcycles, and phones seized at his bar and hotel.

He pleaded with the Ogun State government not to go ahead with plans to shut down his business as he is using it to book events, shows and also promoting young musicians.

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Portable said; “I believe in Eledumare Nobody can fall me Ọmọ Olohun A

‘‘They pack everybody.. they took more than 20people both Artist and customers and they pack Cars and bikes including peoples phone and jbl…All the people that came for help they pack them and they seal my new uncompleted building and hotel …why ..in my home town and we no follow them fight …pack all the drink that we are selling at ODOWGU bar and food..

‘‘WHY.. Government should please look into this …I am using here to book events and shows not only drink.. I am promoting people and helping people here…make Government ask I put light for everywhere and before government come for road repair na me call them to help us.. why will they do that at my property that I am using to feed my family…them later come attack me at where I dey but God pass them…..”

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