Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has retracted his earlier claims of being mentally unstable.
Appearing before Magistrate O.L. Oke at the Magistrate Court in Isabo, Abeokuta, on Thursday, the Zazoo crooner insisted that he is in good health.
Police declare Portable wanted
He had been declared wanted on Monday by the Ogun State Police Command. Authorities accused him of assaulting three officials from the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA). Following the announcement, police launched a manhunt, sparking a dramatic response from the singer.
Portable’s social media outburst
On Tuesday, he took to Instagram with a surprising claim. He said he was undergoing treatment at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Aro, Abeokuta.
In a video, he stated, “I fear the government. I am a federal government liability. I am a madman. I have medications that I take regularly. You can confirm from Aro Hospital. I even have a patient card to prove it.”
The singer further insisted that he was not a criminal. “I am from Abeokuta, and they are taking care of me there. I am not a thief. I help people without checking their background,” he added.
Police dismiss his claims
His statements sparked reactions from the police. Omolola Odutola, the Ogun State Police spokesperson, dismissed he claims.
She stated, “Portable will have to surrender himself. He cannot be hiding in a psychiatric hospital. Everyone knows he is a wanted person. If he is in any facility, the police must be informed. He remains a wanted man.”
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Singer surrenders, faces court
Despite his social media outburst, Portable turned himself in less than 48 hours after the police declared him wanted. He was subsequently arraigned in court on Thursday.
During the court proceedings, Magistrate Oke questioned the singer’s mental state. “Are you alright? Are you sure you are mentally sound? If not, we have several psychiatric homes where we can send you,” the magistrate asked.
Portable, standing before the court, responded confidently. “I am mentally alright,” he said.
Granted bail, case adjourned
The prosecution filed five charges against the singer, but he pleaded not guilty. The court granted him bail set at ₦2 million with a surety of the same amount.
The case has been adjourned until March 5 for further hearing.
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