In an exclusive interview with Tribune Online, Jarule Entertainment, the concert's organizer, stated that concerns regarding the singer's safety became apparent due to his recent remarks about Ibadan. Consequently, it was determined that he should not attend the event.
Jarule said, “We spoke to the commissioner of police about the matter and even signed an undertaking. We were provided with adequate security at the venue but we got reports that some people were still asking around for Portable’s whereabouts and lodging in Ibadan. It was then decided that he {Portable} stay off the show altogether.
“He was the only one unable to perform on the list. It is an unfortunate situation but as a professional management outfit, security comes first. This is the reason he couldn’t perform. We hope that the matter will be resolved as soon as possible.”