Portable said he became EFCC’s target after social media influencer, VeryDarkMan told the agency to go after him
By Kehinde Okeowo
Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, has said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), is planning to arrest him.
Prior to this, the controversial artiste’ had begged EFCC to forgive him if they have any evidence against him mutilating the Naira
However, speaking in a recent Instagram live session with his fans, the ‘Zazu’ crooner, who is currently abroad said the financial crime agency will pick him up once he lands in Nigeria.
He went on to say he became a target of EFCC after social media influencer and self-acclaimed activist, VeryDarkMan told the agency to go after him.
Portable said: “I am scared. The EFCC is planning to arrest me when I return to Nigeria because VeryDarkMan name-dropped me.
“VeryDarkMan abi VeryDarkBrain, you talk too much. Leave talk for people who have something reasonable to say. Are you a law enforcement officer? Your opinions on public affairs are for people in the law enforcement agencies. When you were arrested it was Nigerians who begged for your freedom. When you came out, you were lean; all your muscles disappeared.”
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Meanwhile, Popular socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, has urged Nigerians not to evade the EFCC.
He said operatives of the anti-graft agency don’t manhandle suspects, adding that they only “investigate and prosecute.”
He noted that the EFCC would always catch those who run away from invites or resist arrest regardless of where they hide.
The socialite praised the hospitality of the agency, stressing that they serve three-square meals in their cell.
Speaking via his Instagram page, Cubana Chief Priest wrote: “The Eagle will always fly so high to catch you wherever you hide.
“No need to run when @officialefcc invites you, just pull up and answer them, they don’t bite, they don’t beat, they only investigate and prosecute. For their cell, toilet & bathroom dey, even breakfast, lunch & dinner is served so tell me why are you running.”
Cubana Chief Priest was recently arraigned before Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court, Lagos, by the EFCC on a three-count charge bordering on abuse of the Naira.
He was, however, granted bail for N10 million with two sureties in like sum after pleading not guilty.
