Portable Remanded in Ilorin Prison Over Defamation Case Involving Fuji Legend Saheed Osupa
Nigerian street-hop sensation, Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has been remanded in Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, Kwara State, following his failure to meet bail conditions imposed by the court. The controversial artist is currently facing legal heat over charges of criminal defamation, allegedly targeted at veteran Fuji musician, Akorede Saheed, popularly known as Saheed Osupa.
Portable was arraigned on Monday before an Upper Area Court in Ilorin, where he was granted bail in the sum of ₦1 million. However, the conditions attached to the bail were far from lenient. According to the ruling, he must produce two sureties in like sum: one must be either the Chairman or Secretary of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), while the second must be a property owner residing within a Government Reserved Area (GRA) in Ilorin, with a valid Certificate of Occupancy.
At the time of filing this report, Portable has not been able to meet these requirements and has therefore been transferred to the Oke Kura prison facility pending further proceedings.
The charges against Portable stem from a petition filed by Saheed Osupa, who alleged that the singer had defamed his character in a series of social media rants. The police had earlier arrested Portable in Ogun State on Saturday, April 13, before transferring him to Ilorin for interrogation and legal processing. His arrest and subsequent arraignment have sparked mixed reactions online, with fans and critics debating the boundaries between freedom of expression and defamation.
This isn’t Portable’s first run-in with the law. Known for his brash style and unapologetic presence both in music and online, the Zazoo Zeh crooner has often made headlines for controversial statements and erratic behavior. However, this case marks a more serious legal entanglement, as it involves formal charges with potential consequences beyond public backlash.
Speaking on the matter, the Kwara State Police Command reiterated that the arrest and remand followed due legal process. In a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson of the command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the police confirmed that a valid arrest warrant was secured from a Magistrate Court in Ilorin before Portable was apprehended in Abeokuta. The Command also assured the public of its commitment to transparency, fairness, and upholding the rule of law.
For now, all eyes remain on how the artist navigates his current legal challenges. Will Portable be able to meet the court’s bail demands in the coming days, or is a longer stay behind bars on the horizon? One thing is clear — the outspoken singer is once again in the spotlight, but this time, not for a chart-topping hit, but for a courtroom drama that could have lasting effects on his career.