Controversial singer Portable has addressed a past controversy surrounding accusation of phone theft from his former record label, Destiny Records.
In a statement on his Instagram page, Portable clarified that the label’s owner, Ija Omode, provided him with a phone during his time with the label.
However, Portable alleged he left due to lack of support and individuals affiliated with the label allegedly took the phone, bypassed its password and falsely accused him of theft.
According to Portable, the incident involved public humiliation, including stripping, and a video of the incident was later shared online.
Although, he said those involved have since reached out to him privately but they have not publicly corrected the narrative.
Portable describes the incident as a case of intimidation and bullying by the record label.
The statement reads: “OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF PORTABLE*. This is to clarify a past incident falsely accusing Portable of phone theft.
“During his time with Destiny Records, Portable was provided a phone by the label’s owner, Ija Omode, who currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Union of Road Transport in Ogun State. Due to the label’s lack of support, Portable decided to leave. However, this was met with hostility.
“After his departure, individuals affiliated with the label forcibly retrieved the phone, bypassed its password, and went on to publicly humiliate Portable by stripping and falsely accusing him of theft. A video of this incident was later circulated online.
“Since rising to success, those involved have reached out to Portable privately, but have failed to publicly correct the narrative.
“This is a clear case of intimidation and bullying by a record label. Portable is speaking out now, not for revenge, but to set the record straight and protect upcoming artists from similar treatment.
“This statement is issued in pursuit of truth, justice, and transparency”.
