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VENO NEWS: KING SAHEED OSUPA ORDERS WITHDRAWAL OF LEGAL CASE AGAINST PORTABLE, CITING COMPASSION AND PUBLIC PLEAS
Date: 15-04-25
The management of King (Dr.) Saheed Osupa wishes to inform the general public that the legal action previously instituted against Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been formally withdrawn on the instruction of Osupa himself.
It is essential to clarify that the legal proceedings were initially initiated by Osupa’s management team in response to what was considered a grave violation of intellectual property rights and an unacceptable pattern of defamation and public misconduct. Hence, the intention was not personal, but to set a precedent that would discourage unruly behavior and promote responsibility, especially among younger artists.
However, following heartfelt pleas from several prominent Nigerians—amongst whom are Alhaji Ahmad Lawal, CEO of Lahmad Concepts, and Saheed Ibile, CEO of Harmony Holdings Ltd, Alh. Fatai Lajero on behalf of Olufimo Royal Parliament, and Alh. Waheed Ogunsesan, National President Olufimo Fans Club.— and moved by Portable's plight, following his inability to meet his bail conditions, Osupa gave a personal directive for the immediate withdrawal of the case.
Please note that this decision is driven by compassion and the hope that this moment will serve as a turning point in Portable’s life and career, as Osupa believes that while accountability is essential, mercy, too, is a pillar of leadership. He hopes that Portable will seize this opportunity for reflection, growth, and transformation.
As a condition of this withdrawal, Portable is expected to:
- Retract his statement implying Saheed Osupa should be held responsible if anything happens to him
- Confess to the falsehood of the public claim of his lawyer, Chief Bar. Isaac Adebayo, about holding Saheed Osupa's leg begging for forgiveness, because contrary to this claim, Osupa did not even set his eyes on Portable
- Sign an undertaking to desist from cyberbullying, defamation, and character assassination henceforth.
If these conditions are not met, the case may be reinstated.
Osupa remains committed to supporting a music industry built on respect, discipline, and mutual growth. He continues to use his platform to guide and uplift the next generation of creatives.
Finally, we appreciate the support of our fans, Fuji lovers worldwide, and well-meaning Nigerians who understood our legal move to protecting our image. Your backing means a lot to us, and we're grateful for your loyalty.
Signed:
Busari Basit Babatunde (Fountain)
Media Aide to King Saheed Osupa, on behalf of the management!
Omoyele Sowore wrote:
Today, I had an extended discussion with King Saheed Osupa Akorede highlighting that the Nigeria Police Force has no rightvto crominaze civil disputes.
He explained that his use of the police was intended to show his non-involvement in any actions that could harm Portable, but acknowledged that his actions might be seen as using the police for repression.
As a result, he declared that he had dropped the charges against Portable, which had led to his incarceration at a prison in Ilorin due to his inability to fulfill bail requirements.
Our position remains unchanged: the Police should refrain from using Cybercrime charges against anyone in the future. #EgbetokunMustGo #repealcybercrimeact #RevolutionNow
Date: 15-04-25
The management of King (Dr.) Saheed Osupa wishes to inform the general public that the legal action previously instituted against Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been formally withdrawn on the instruction of Osupa himself.
It is essential to clarify that the legal proceedings were initially initiated by Osupa’s management team in response to what was considered a grave violation of intellectual property rights and an unacceptable pattern of defamation and public misconduct. Hence, the intention was not personal, but to set a precedent that would discourage unruly behavior and promote responsibility, especially among younger artists.
However, following heartfelt pleas from several prominent Nigerians—amongst whom are Alhaji Ahmad Lawal, CEO of Lahmad Concepts, and Saheed Ibile, CEO of Harmony Holdings Ltd, Alh. Fatai Lajero on behalf of Olufimo Royal Parliament, and Alh. Waheed Ogunsesan, National President Olufimo Fans Club.— and moved by Portable's plight, following his inability to meet his bail conditions, Osupa gave a personal directive for the immediate withdrawal of the case.
Please note that this decision is driven by compassion and the hope that this moment will serve as a turning point in Portable’s life and career, as Osupa believes that while accountability is essential, mercy, too, is a pillar of leadership. He hopes that Portable will seize this opportunity for reflection, growth, and transformation.
As a condition of this withdrawal, Portable is expected to:
- Retract his statement implying Saheed Osupa should be held responsible if anything happens to him
- Confess to the falsehood of the public claim of his lawyer, Chief Bar. Isaac Adebayo, about holding Saheed Osupa's leg begging for forgiveness, because contrary to this claim, Osupa did not even set his eyes on Portable
- Sign an undertaking to desist from cyberbullying, defamation, and character assassination henceforth.
If these conditions are not met, the case may be reinstated.
Osupa remains committed to supporting a music industry built on respect, discipline, and mutual growth. He continues to use his platform to guide and uplift the next generation of creatives.
Finally, we appreciate the support of our fans, Fuji lovers worldwide, and well-meaning Nigerians who understood our legal move to protecting our image. Your backing means a lot to us, and we're grateful for your loyalty.
Signed:
Busari Basit Babatunde (Fountain)
Media Aide to King Saheed Osupa, on behalf of the management!
Omoyele Sowore wrote:
Today, I had an extended discussion with King Saheed Osupa Akorede highlighting that the Nigeria Police Force has no rightvto crominaze civil disputes.
He explained that his use of the police was intended to show his non-involvement in any actions that could harm Portable, but acknowledged that his actions might be seen as using the police for repression.
As a result, he declared that he had dropped the charges against Portable, which had led to his incarceration at a prison in Ilorin due to his inability to fulfill bail requirements.
Our position remains unchanged: the Police should refrain from using Cybercrime charges against anyone in the future. #EgbetokunMustGo #repealcybercrimeact #RevolutionNow
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