Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has once again marched into Nigeria’s political arena with the confidence of a man who apparently believes every microphone is also a campaign podium. In the latest political declaration attributed to the outspoken entertainer, Portable says he is rooting for Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while describing himself as a “political tool” who does not support “losers.”
The statement arrives as political conversations intensify ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections and as Osun prepares for its August 15, 2026 governorship election. Recent reporting has shown Adeleke’s re-election campaign battling the APC in an increasingly heated political environment, while Portable has previously publicly backed President Tinubu and even spoken about mobilising support for him.
Portable Turns Political Loyalty Into Another Show
Portable’s latest position is hardly surprising to Nigerians who have followed his increasingly visible political activities. The singer has previously declared support for Tinubu, saying he had joined a pro-Tinubu support group and was prepared to mobilise people ahead of the 2027 contest. In one earlier intervention, he also insisted that he would continue supporting the president despite criticism over economic hardship and fuel prices.
But with Adeleke now included in his political cheering squad, Portable appears to have discovered a particularly Nigerian political formula: support your preferred candidates, keep your microphone charged and make sure nobody mistakes your campaign speech for a quiet afternoon. His “political tool” description therefore arrives with an unmistakable comic twist—because in Nigeria, even celebrities who insist they are merely entertaining the public can suddenly find themselves discussing elections with the seriousness of party strategists.
Adeleke, Tinubu and the Portable Political Compass
Governor Adeleke remains one of the central figures in the 2026 Osun political contest, with his campaign accusing the opposition APC of relying on propaganda and intimidation rather than policy arguments. The governor has also previously warned against public institutions being turned into political tools, highlighting just how charged the political environment has become in the state.
Meanwhile, President Tinubu remains a major figure in the national political calculations ahead of 2027, and Portable’s support is consistent with his previously public pro-Tinubu posture. Whether the singer’s declaration will move actual votes is another question entirely—and one that political scientists may prefer to answer after several cups of coffee. For now, Portable appears happy to occupy the unusual territory where Afrobeats, political loyalty and social-media controversy meet.
The singer’s declaration may generate another round of debate online, particularly because his blunt reference to “losers” turns an ordinary political endorsement into instant entertainment material. As Nigeria’s political temperature rises, Nigerians can expect more celebrity endorsements, sharper declarations and perhaps a few more musicians discovering that campaign season comes with almost as many microphones as concert season. OGM News NG will continue watching the unfolding political drama for further updates.
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