- Controversial street-pop artiste Portable has officially backed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 elections.
- In a viral video, the singer claimed that Nigeria risks instability and “war” if the President is not re-elected, comparing potential unrest to the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
- Portable emphasized that it is the “Yoruba’s turn” to complete a second term and cautioned individuals from the Southwest against voting for opposition candidates.
Controversial musician Portable has stirred social media reactions after a video emerged of him throwing his weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the “Zazu” crooner framed the President’s stay in power as a necessity for national security, urging Nigerians to support the administration to avoid large-scale conflict.
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“Nigeria, my country, we need peace, we want peace,” Portable stated in the clip. He drew a stark comparison to global geopolitical tensions, warning, “If you do not want a US-Iran type of war, follow Tinubu. I am telling you the world is wicked.”
The artiste’s comments come at a time of heightened regional anxiety following the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East earlier this year.
Beyond security, Portable leaned heavily into ethnic politics, insisting that the Yoruba people must unite to ensure a second term for the President.
“It is Yoruba’s turn for the second term, oh. Woe betide a Yoruba indigene that doesn’t vote for Tinubu,” he remarked, a statement that has sparked intense debate among political observers and fans alike.
While Portable is known for his eccentric public persona, his endorsement highlights the early mobilization efforts as various groups begin to align for the 2027 general elections.
The President, who recently returned from a high-profile state visit to the United Kingdom, continues to receive mixed reactions from the entertainment industry as the country grapples with the economic fallout of the Middle East crisis.
