Controversial Nigerian artist Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, also known as Portable, has publicly apologised to the pastor he slapped for preaching in his bar.
This apology follows a week of fierce criticism on social media. A video of the dramatic scene has leaked online, showing Portable in tears as he asks forgiveness from the preacher.
The event occurred in Portable’s bar, where the preacher had been preaching, resulting in a violent conflict between them.
The incident rapidly drew significant notice, with many demanding an apology.
The viral clip also features Testimony Jaga, a renowned gospel singer, who played a crucial role in facilitating the reconciliation.
Testimony Jaga had previously issued Portable a three-day ultimatum to address the incident, which prompted the singer’s public apology.
In the footage, Portable is seen expressing deep remorse, stating that his actions were wrong and not driven by malice.
He earnestly pleads with both the pastor and the public for forgiveness. The emotional exchange has elicited mixed reactions online, with many discussing the sincerity of Portable’s apology.
See below;
Portable in tears after apologising to the pastor he Slapped days ago 😭😂 pic.twitter.com/pjbNLZPTkL
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) September 17, 2024
Netizens Reactions…
@DanielRegha said: “Portable crying means nothing, cos there’s no guarantee that he won’t repeat the same wrongful act in the near future if he finds himself in the same situation. His apology might come off as genuine, but he’s someone that’s eager to be in the spotlight so it’s difficult to take him seriously.”
@naturalboifilmz said: “Nigerians are in a toxic relationship with Portable. One week, he’s causing trouble; the next, he’s stirring up emotions, scaring us, making us angry, then making us laugh, always doing anything to stay in the spotlight.”
@betty_nwabunike said: “Well it’s good of him to apologise.We could say he is a humble man and can also be sensitive.”
@i_ikeazota said: “The Christian community should take her faith serious else Christianity will turn mockery.”
@GeniusHawlah said: “He go still enter another issue wey go make am apologize very soon. Na wetin dey keep am relevant be that. If he no cause trouble nothing dey for am.”
@BlessedAjoke said: “Normal normal portable no well now that he’s back to his senses Abeg forgive him biko.”
@adeola2707 said: “I just pray this tears aren’t fake ooo Portable and drama are 5&6.”
@stepp02 said: “No matter what, the seed has been sown glory to God.”