Ashabi Simple Accuses Portable of Neglecting Their Children after alleging the singer provided no financial support for six months before sending ₦200,000
Actress Omobolarinde Akinyanju, popularly known as Ashabi Simple, has publicly accused Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, better known as Portable, of failing to provide consistent financial support for their children, reigniting tensions between the former couple.
Ashabi Simple made the allegations through a series of posts shared on her Instagram Story on 30 June 2026, claiming Portable had not contributed to their children’s upkeep for six months before recently sending ₦200,000 following an intervention by her mother.
According to the actress, her mother contacted Portable after learning that the singer had welcomed a new child with his wife, Bewaji.
During the conversation, Ashabi Simple said her mother congratulated the singer, prayed for his growing family and appealed to him to support the children he shares with the actress.
Ashabi Simple alleged that Portable transferred ₦200,000 shortly after the conversation.
However, the actress questioned whether the amount reflected meaningful parental responsibility after months without financial assistance.
The actress also claimed the payment would not have been made if her mother had not stepped in.
Ashabi Simple maintained that she is financially independent and has never relied on public appeals for assistance, stressing that her concern centres on the welfare and rights of her children rather than personal gain.
In another claim, Ashabi Simple alleged that Portable had previously expressed a desire to spend time with the children.
According to the actress, after the visit ended, the singer reportedly gave them only ₦18,000, an amount she suggested did not reflect adequate support.
She further stated that she and the children live relatively close to Portable, making regular contact possible.
Portable has not publicly responded to Ashabi Simple’s latest allegations at the time of publication.
The latest dispute adds to a series of public disagreements between the pair. In previous months, both Ashabi Simple and Portable exchanged accusations on social media, including disagreements surrounding family matters and allegations that the actress had caused the arrest of the father of her other children over alleged maltreatment involving members of her family.
The controversy later subsided before resurfacing with the latest child support claims.
The exchange has generated widespread discussion across social media, with opinions sharply divided.
Some users praised Ashabi Simple’s mother for approaching the matter calmly and respectfully, arguing that her intervention reflected maturity and concern for the children’s wellbeing.
Others, however, criticised the actress for taking the disagreement public, suggesting private family matters should be resolved away from social media.
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