Popular Nigerian musician Portable has launched a scathing attack on socialite Cubana Chief Priest following his controversial open letter to President Bola Tinubu concerning the life imprisonment of Nnamdi Kanu.
The Controversial Open Letter That Sparked the Feud
The drama began when Cubana Chief Priest's letter went viral across social media platforms. In the strongly worded message, the celebrity bartender warned President Tinubu that he would never secure up to 10,000 votes from the South East in the 2027 elections if Nnamdi Kanu remains imprisoned.
The socialite went further to deliver an ultimatum to the President, demanding that he either appeal the judgment against the IPOB leader or prepare to leave the Presidential Villa in 2027.
Portable's Explosive Social Media Response
Portable did not hold back when he discovered the open letter, taking to the comment section to fire back at Cubana Chief Priest. The musician questioned why the socialite failed to confront President Tinubu directly when they had the opportunity to meet in May 2023.
The singer wrote pointedly: "But you forgot to tell him when you snap a picture. Who tell you say Tinubu go win?"
Portable also accused the businessman of hypocrisy, suggesting that Cubana Chief Priest had collected money from Seyi Tinubu, the President's son, while now issuing political warnings. The musician implied it was contradictory to speak boldly on sensitive political matters after benefiting financially from the family.
Portable's Strong Words on Power and Government
The controversial artist didn't stop at questioning Cubana Chief Priest's timing and motives. He delivered a strong message about the distribution of power in Nigeria, emphasizing that ultimate authority belongs to God and the government, not any individual or social media influencer.
In his characteristic pidgin English style, Portable added: "You no fit get power pass Nigeria government. After God na Government. Odala Igbo man. You go dey fight for your own pocket, your brother dey prison. You forgot to tell Seyi Tinubu say your brother dey prison after you don collect money chop for where you no work."
Social Media Backlash Against Portable
The musician's comments quickly drew mixed reactions from social media users, with many criticizing his stance on the sensitive political matter.
One user @holuwasheun.dada.klinzofficial responded: "@portablebaeby na Igbo man go first give u ur biggest bag ? for promotion u ur head and understand the situation in Nigeria, most northerners they kill dem go catch dem put dem into rehab then join into military but MNK wey e own no reach like them them put am for prison"
Another user @stanley4u2025 wrote: "@portablebaeby u belong to d zoo, ode so nnamdi kanu no b ur bro too as a nigeria ewu"
The criticism turned threatening in some cases, with user @localslick warning: "@portablebaeby me go kpie you bro ... I swear mark my words..make I catch you"
Other comments questioned Portable's literacy and understanding of the situation, with @fa.ve534 asking: "@portablebaeby mad man you no fit read Abi you think say na Yoruba language him Dey write so"
Background: Portable's Personal Life Amid Controversy
Interestingly, the controversy comes at a time when Portable's wife, Ashabi Simple, recently expressed how much she misses the music star. She shared a clip of them together in his car, dancing and vibing to his hit song, accompanied by heartfelt prayers for her husband.
The incident highlights the ongoing tension between celebrities, political activism, and social media influence in Nigeria, particularly regarding the sensitive case of Nnamdi Kanu's imprisonment and its political implications.
