Saheed Osupa Withdraws Legal Case Against Portable
Nigerian Fuji legend Saheed Osupa has
officially withdrawn his legal case against controversial street-hop artist Portable
(Okikiola Badmus), following widespread public intervention and pleas from
prominent Nigerians.
On April 14, Portable was arrested
by the Kwara State police over serious allegations including criminal
defamation, threat to life, incitement, character assassination, and conduct
likely to cause a breach of peace. He was remanded in a correctional facility
after failing to meet bail conditions set at ₦1 million and two sureties, one
of whom must be a top member of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria
(PMAN).
His next court hearing is scheduled
for April 30, 2025.
In a press statement, Saheed
Osupa’s team explained that the lawsuit was not a personal vendetta but a principled
stand against ongoing defamation, intellectual property violations, and unruly
behavior—especially in the entertainment industry where such issues are
becoming more common.
“This was never about ego or
rivalry. It was about setting a standard,” the statement read.
The issue stemmed from a March 2025
copyright claim filed by Osupa, which led to the removal of one of Portable’s
songs from streaming platforms. In response, Portable lashed out on social
media, questioning Osupa’s relevance and making a series of inflammatory
comments—an outburst he later blamed on "greed."
Following heavy backlash and
appeals from influential figures in the entertainment and public space, Saheed
Osupa decided to forgive Portable and withdraw the charges—but with strict
conditions.
According to Osupa’s camp, the case
was dropped on the condition that Portable must: Retract his defamatory
statements publicly, confess to making false allegations, and sign a formal
undertaking promising not to repeat such behavior.
“This decision is driven by
compassion and a hope that this moment will be a turning point in Portable’s
life and career,” Osupa’s team stated.
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