Controversial street-pop sensation Portable has issued a heartfelt apology after a shocking incident where he slapped a pastor who came to preach at his bar. The altercation, captured on camera, quickly drew widespread condemnation from the public and threats from fellow clergy.
In a late-night video posted on Monday, Portable addressed the uproar, revealing that his reaction was fueled by past traumas and misunderstandings. He expressed deep remorse, attributing his actions to a fear of spiritual harm rather than any personal animosity.
“My fans, community issues are different from street matters,” Portable said. “May God forgive me. I didn’t realize the preacher was genuine. If I had known, I would never have slapped him.”
The singer, who described himself as both a child of God and an imperfect human, explained that his own past, including harm done to his sister by similar tactics, influenced his reaction. He urged forgiveness and understanding, emphasizing his regret and human fallibility.
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Portable just gave a detailed explanation about why he slapped a man of God who was preaching in front of his bar on live pic.twitter.com/gLaR0m2zDw
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