Portable Alleges Parental Neglect, Theft, and Exploitation by Father

Portable Alleges Parental Neglect, Theft, and Exploitation by Father

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has publicly accused his father of neglect, theft, and financial exploitation, detailing the allegations during a recent Instagram live session.

The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ hitmaker claimed his father failed to provide him with a proper education or vocational training, forcing him to leave Abuja and independently pursue tailoring in Lagos. Portable alleged that his father, who was largely absent during his struggles—including times he spent in police custody—is now overly involved in his personal affairs, primarily for financial gain.

Portable accused his father of stealing his belongings, interfering in family matters, and even extorting money from the mothers of his children. “Even my dad is only concerned with getting money from me. There is no time I would be in the police station that you will ever come to my aid as your son,” he said.

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He further claimed his father mishandled funds meant for a building project, inflating costs and cheating him on material purchases. Portable rejected any notion that his father should inherit his properties, including cars and clothes, emphasizing that he wants full control over his hard-earned assets.

“My life is good without you. I am a hero. You did not take care of me. You did not send me to school… You can never inherit me. I will not allow you to do to me what they did to Mohbad,” Portable said, referencing late Nigerian singer Mohbad.

Portable also alleged that when he was building a house, his father inflated the cost of building materials. “A block of N300,000, he will call it N900,000. You stand on my toes because of my properties. When my mother died, my father said he was not concerned. My father was cheating me on the purchase of bricks,” he added.

The singer’s revelations have sparked debates on parental responsibility, financial abuse, and celebrity family dynamics in Nigeria, highlighting the personal struggles that often occur behind the scenes of fame.

Portable Alleges Parental Neglect, Theft, and Exploitation by Father