Controversial Nigerian musician, Portable, has apologised for assaulting a preacher at his bar. He explained his actions were due to past traumatic experiences and misunderstanding.
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]ontroversial Nigerian musician, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has publicly apologised after physically assaulting a preacher at his popular bar, ‘Odogwu Bar’.
The singer was caught on camera slapping the preacher, which led to widespread condemnation from the public, including other preachers who threatened to take action.
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In response to the backlash, Portable released a video in which he apologised and sought forgiveness from both God and the preacher.
He explained that his actions stemmed from a misunderstanding, believing the preacher had come to cause him spiritual harm.
Portable attributed this suspicion to past personal experiences where a similar approach was used to harm his sister.
The singer expressed regret, saying, “I didn’t know he was a genuine man of God. If I knew I wouldn’t have slapped him. I’m human, I’m not perfect.”
He also appealed to his fans and the public, emphasising that he, too, is a child of God and that his actions were not reflective of his true character.
Portable’s apology comes amid increased scrutiny of his public behaviour, with many hoping this incident will lead to more cautious actions in the future.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
