Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, professionally known as Portable, has faced massive backlash on social media for tagging EndBadGovernance protesters as poor and lazy.
In a video circulating online, Portable spoke about the nationwide protest held on August 1st, which is still ongoing. He criticized those who reminded him of his participation in the EndSARS protest years ago, saying he only joined because he was poor at the time. Portable went on to state that most protesters are poor and lazy, attributing their joblessness to their participation in the protest and urging them to fight for themselves.
You don’t have work. That’s why you’re protesting. Fight for yourself. Poor man thinking is protest. Most of the EndBadGovernance protesters are poor and lazy people,” he said.
His statement has sparked a wave of backlash from Nigerians, leading many to report his Instagram page in hopes of getting it taken down.
One user, 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.”
Good Girl Pres added, “E no get sense.”
Call Me Famous Boy commented, “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.”
Dave Cyber said, “As them dey dash you money and car up and down, that’s why you mumu.”
Tiwa Stuffnthings remarked, “If no be God wey answer your prayers. I know say you for dey among those touts wey dey burn police station. Oloshi.”
Heisvictor wrote, “Complete nuisance.”
Omonaijabetter noted, “Everybody has unfollowed since afternoon and report blocked.”
Indommi1 added, “No be your fault Portable, who life dey favour go think say others no serious.”
Mayorsoj commented, “Na Olamide I blame. If no be Olamide’s voice for Zazu, this werey for dey among people wey dey loot for him location.”
In related news, Nollywood actor Lege Miami posted a video on his Instagram page, urging youths in Lagos to step back from the protest and give the President a chance to fix the country. He acknowledged the high cost of living but expressed his belief that the President needs more time to address these issues. He also warned that many youths might use the protest as an opportunity to cause havoc.
Similarly, actress Tonto Dikeh wrote a letter to Nigerians, advising against participating in the protest. She empathized with their frustrations but suggested that the approach might not be the most effective. Instead, she proposed establishing a representative group to meet with the President and advocate on behalf of the citizens.
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