Breaking: Sowore Meets Saheed Osupa, Gives Update on Portable’s Case
- Omoyele Sowore has taken steps and made moves to resolve the issue between Fuji musician Saheed Osupa and singer, Portable
- The human rights activist gave an update about the defamation case against Portable after he met with Saheed Osupa
- Sowore said Saheed Osupa explained that the police were used to show his non-involvement in any actions that could harm Portable
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FCT, Abuja - The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (ACC) in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, has met with Fuji musician Saheed Osupa over a case involving Portable.
Sowore said Saheed Osupa disclosed that he had dropped the charges against Portable, which had led to his incarceration at a prison in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital.
Source: Facebook
Portable was sent to prison over his inability to fulfill bail requirements.
Sowore made this known in a post shared on Facebook on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
According to Sowore, the Fuji music star explained that his use of the police was intended to show his non-involvement in any actions that could harm Portable.
"Today, I had an extended discussion with King Saheed Osupa Akorede, highlighting that the Nigeria Police Force has no right to crominaze civil disputes.
"He explained that his use of the police was intended to show his non-involvement in any actions that could harm Portable, but he acknowledged that his actions might be seen as using the police for repression.
"As a result, he declared that he had dropped the charges against Portable, which had led to his incarceration at a prison in Ilorin due to his inability to fulfill bail requirements.
"Our position remains unchanged: the Police should refrain from using Cybercrime charges against anyone in the future. #EgbetokunMustGo #repealcybercrimeact #RevolutionNow
Saheed Osupa: Court grants Singer Portable ₦1m bail
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Portable was granted bail by an Upper Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, following case with Saheed Osupa.
This came after his arraignment on accusations of criminal defamation, intimidation, inciting public disorder, and cyberstalking.
The court further stated his bail conditions and the amount needed to be paid, which caught the attention of netizens.
Portable’s signee begs Saheed Osupa
Legit.ng also reported that Portable’s signee Hamzacheeboy sparked outrage online amid the ongoing dispute between his boss and Saheed Osupa.
In a recent video, Hamzacheeboy pleaded with Saheed Osupa after the Brotherhood cronner was arrested by the police.
However, the emotional appeal took an unexpected twist after netizens pointed out observations about his crying techniques, leaving many in fits of laughter.
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Saheed Osupa's management shared an official statement online weeks after Portable lashed out at him.
The Zazu crooner had made a video and called the Fuji artist big for nothing over an undisclosed issue.
Fans in the comment section were excited about Osupa's move, applauding him over his plan for the controversial singer.
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