Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has spoken out against the planned nationwide protest scheduled for August 1-10, 2024, calling it "unnecessary" and labeling participants as "jobless."

In an Instagram post, Portable argued that individuals should focus on working harder to improve their circumstances rather than taking to the streets.

He warned that he would not perform at the protest and suggested that those urging him to join should take up the cause themselves.

Portable attributed the planned protest to laziness, implying that participants are not serious about their jobs and should instead focus on personal hustle and making connections to improve their lives.

Portable's comments have sparked debate, with some agreeing with his sentiments and others criticizing his stance on the protest, which aims to address the rising cost of living under President Bola Tinubu's administration.