When You Visited President Tinubu, Did You Tell Him To Release Nnamdi Kanu?” – Portable Drags Cubana Chief Priest After He Called Out Igbo Politicians
When You Visited President Tinubu, Did You Tell Him To Release Nnamdi Kanu?” – Portable Drags Cubana Chief Priest After He Called Out Igbo Politicians
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has sparked heated reactions online after publicly calling out celebrity barman Cubana Chief Priest over his recent comments condemning Igbo politicians for failing to secure the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, who was recently sentenced to life imprisonment.
Cubana Chief Priest had earlier criticized political leaders from the South-East, accusing them of abandoning Nnamdi Kanu and failing to use their influence to negotiate his freedom before the court’s verdict. According to him, many of these politicians chose personal ambition and political alignment over the interest of their people.
However, Portable wasted no time firing back.
Portable: “You went there to hustle for contracts, not to speak for Kanu”
In a fiery video circulating on social media, Portable questioned Cubana Chief Priest’s sincerity, reminding him of past visits to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to Portable, if Cubana Chief Priest truly cared about Nnamdi Kanu, he would have used those opportunities to advocate for his release rather than allegedly pursuing personal gains.
“When you visited President Tinubu, did you tell him to free Nnamdi Kanu?” Portable asked.
“You only went there to hustle for contracts and secure your own interests. Now you’re blaming Igbo politicians.”
The controversial artist went further to accuse the nightlife entrepreneur of hypocrisy, stating that many celebrities and businessmen criticize politicians publicly while negotiating favors behind closed doors.
Social Media Erupts
The exchange has caused major buzz across X (Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok, with users divided:
Some support Cubana Chief Priest’s callout, insisting that Igbo leaders indeed failed to take decisive action on Nnamdi Kanu’s matter.
Others agree with Portable, arguing that many influential personalities—including Chief Priest himself—had opportunities to push for Kanu’s release but chose silence.
A third group believes both men are simply chasing clout over a sensitive political issue.
Nnamdi Kanu’s Life Imprisonment Sparks New Wave of Reactions
The Federal High Court’s recent judgment sentencing Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment has intensified conversations across the country, especially within the South-East. Many Nigerians are questioning the role of political leaders, activists, and influencers who had previously promised to fight for his release.
Portable’s outburst adds yet another layer to the ongoing debate, raising questions about how much influence celebrities truly have—and whether they use it responsibly
