Controversial musician, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has declared himself a police ambassador just days after causing a stir while evading arrest by police officers.
The Zazoo crooner made the announcement on his Instagram page, sharing photos of himself with his father and high-ranking officers at the Lagos police headquarters on Tuesday evening.
Portable regained his freedom the following day after being arrested for incurring a debt on the Mercedes Benz GLE he bought from a car dealer in Lagos.
In a social media post, the singer explained the situation, alleging that he had spent more than required on the vehicle because it was faulty.
Reaffirming his relationship with the police, Portable announced his new role as a police ambassador, adopting the phrase, “Police is your friend.”
He wrote, “ZAzuu Federal Government liability. Ọmọ ijoba Police Ambassador. I do music for a living ….Star doesn’t beg to shine. Akoi Grace Wey No Dey disgrace.
“I no fit run from God that’s all my believing God is over everything after God na government Police is our friends I believe in God my phone and sub any disappointment is a blessing. ZEHNATION many many inspiration.”
The declaration has sparked reactions among netizens, with many praising the singer for turning every situation into an opportunity.
A user identified as Alao Funmi on Instagram wrote, “This portable GRACE will only be Disgracing his haters. Son of GRACE.”
Another user, Jepptha Ogudu, commented, “One minute Zazuu de inside Wahala, the next minute, he is dining with kings and queens. Honestly, we have come to accept who he is.”
Toyin Black said, “Clear road for my one and only mentor. Konibaje fun e babami the sky is your limit seh, Akoi Grace.”
“REAL niggas understand. Anytime I fall I come back stronger. I too love GOD. Mercy too much KABIESI ELEDUMARE OBA ARA. SHINE ON OKIKIOLA,” wrote Gbegesi.
DJ Magic Beats added, “Smart musician.”
One Babawale remarked, “The only person left for Portable to meet now is Tinubu. It is interesting how he turns every problem into an opportunity. Give it to him. No one does it better.”
After spending 24 hours in custody, Portable released a snippet of his new song, “Spiderman,” in response to his arrest for defaulting on the payment plan for his car. The song, produced by 2tuponthebeat, references the singer’s daring escape from the police, where he was seen climbing over a gate to evade arrest in a video that circulated online.
In the video, Portable, dressed in a white and black striped shirt, stood alongside eight other people and was seen scaling a nearby gate before fleeing the scene.
