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The Digest:

Controversial singer Portable has declared he will endorse the first political party or candidate to pay him for support in the 2027 elections. In a viral Instagram video, the musician stated that financial need outweighs political loyalty, urging fans to vote only for “helpers” who offer material support.

Key Points
  • Portable stated he will support APC, PDP, or Peter Obi based solely on who pays him first.
  • He justified his stance by citing widespread hunger and personal financial needs.
  • The singer advised fans to use the same principle and vote for politicians who provide money.
  • He emphasized that his voter’s card is a personal right to be exchanged for tangible support.
  • Portable previously criticized President Tinubu for not financially rewarding his 2023 campaign supporters.
  • His comments reflect broader public cynicism toward political promises and economic hardship.
  • The video has sparked debate about vote-selling and political accountability in Nigeria.

Portable’s blunt transactional approach to politics highlights deepening disillusionment with electoral promises and the raw economics of survival, influencing political engagement.

Sources: Instagram/Portable , The Cable

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