Popular Nigerian street-pop singer, Portable, has been remanded over defamation of Fuji icon Saheed Osupa. The case, which involves criminal defamation, character assassination, and online threats, has kept the singer behind bars after he failed to meet strict bail conditions set by the Ilorin Upper Area Court.
Court Remands Portable Over Defamation of Saheed Osupa
The controversial artist, also known as Okikiola Badmus, appeared before the Upper Area Court in Ilorin on Monday. He was charged with defamation of Saheed Osupa, a respected Fuji legend.
Although the court granted him bail at N1 million, it came with strict conditions. One surety must be either the PMAN Chairman or Secretary. The other must own property within Ilorin’s Government Reserved Area and present a valid Certificate of Occupancy.
Because Portable failed to meet these requirements, the court remanded him at the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin.
Instagram Video Led to Defamation Case Against Portable
The matter began after Saheed Osupa submitted a petition on March 21, 2025. He accused Portable of public defamation and insults during a live Instagram broadcast.
In the viral video, Portable allegedly said: “This man dey try bring down my shine! He be like person wey dey chop snail with shell, him no get sense. Osupa carry tortoise for stomach. When Apple Music and Spotify want to drop money for me, na him remove my song from the platform, make I no see money.”
Osupa told police the video was false, inciting, and damaging to his reputation, stating that it was designed to provoke public hatred and unrest.
Police Arrest Portable in Ogun and Say He Confessed
The Kwara State Police Command, led by SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, acted on the complaint. Officers obtained a valid arrest warrant from a Magistrate Court in Ilorin.
On April 13, 2025, they tracked Portable to Abeokuta, Ogun State, where he was arrested at 7:25 p.m. He was taken to Ilorin that night.
According to ASP Adeniyi James, Portable gave a full statement upon arrival, in the presence of both parties’ lawyers. The officer said the singer was charged following orders from police authorities.
Will Portable Learn From This Public Defamation Case?
His remand may become a defining moment in Portable’s career. Known for reckless speech and controversial posts, he now faces the legal consequences of public defamation, threats to life, and criminal incitement. Only time will tell if he has learned a lesson from this legal battle with Fuji legend Saheed Osupa.
