EXTRA: Portable begs Tinubu to intervene in legal troubles with Ogun

Portable, the controversial singer, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in his legal battles with Ogun state.

The singer’s troubles started after he allegedly assaulted officials from the Ogun state planning and development permit authority (OGPDPA).

Last week, the officials attempted to seal his bar due to a lack of approved permits and insufficient air space.

The altercation led to the arrest and arraignment of nine of Portable’s associates on a five-count charge, including armed violence, felony, obstruction, assault, and intent to kill.

They were granted bail of N5 million each with sureties who are licensed bond agents registered with the state government.

The case was adjourned until March 17 for further hearing.

In a series of posts via Instagram story, Portable could be seen singing while expressing remorse for his actions.

He also called on Tinubu to intervene while pleading with Dapo Abiodun, the Ogun governor, to forgive him and free his detained associates.

“After God na government. President Tinubu, you will not weep over your children. Help me beg Dapo Abiodun to forgive me,” he sang.

In another post, the singer, who is on the run, refuted allegations that he assaulted officials from OGPDPA.

“I was set up with the ministry. My boys and I did not fight them. Please release them,” he added.

The Ogun government earlier described the attack on its officials as “bizarre and a disgrace to the state”.

It also referred to Portable “as serial dissident and unrepentant rascal who has been in the habit of assaulting government officials without provocation”.

Abiodun condemned the singer’s actions and declared that anyone found culpable “would be punished according to the law”.

Recently, Portable’s sister claimed the singer’s recent misbehaviour is due to a spiritual spell cast upon him by a family member.