The management of the Taye Currency Concert held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Friday has offered reasons why it did not allow Habib Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, to perform despite being listed.
The management of the concert, Jarule Entertainment, offered the advice when it spoke to Tribune Online exclusively.
Jarule Entertainment said it took the decision to exclude Portable when it became obvious that there were verified concerns about his security owing to his recent comments about Ibadan.
It said: “We spoke to the Commissioner of Police about the matter and even signed an undertaking.
“We were provided with adequate security at the venue, but we got reports that some people were still asking around for Portable’s whereabouts and lodging in Ibadan.
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“It was then decided that he (Portable) stays off the show altogether.
“He was the only one unable to perform on the list.
“It is an unfortunate situation, but as a professional management outfit, security comes first.
“This is the reason he couldn’t perform.
“We hope that the matter will be resolved as soon as possible.”
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