Peter Okoye calls out Paul, Jude over “lies” in court

Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, one-half of the now-defunct music duo P-Square, has publicly lashed out at his brothers, Paul and Jude Okoye, over what he claims is a false statement made in court by their lawyer.

In an Instagram story post on Wednesday, Peter accused Jude’s lawyer of misrepresenting facts in an ongoing legal battle concerning royalties.

According to Peter, the lawyer alleged in court that his statement to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was riddled with lies.

Reacting strongly, Peter said the accusations were part of a coordinated attempt by the family’s publicist to discredit him. He compared his situation to that of singers May D and Cynthia Morgan, who had previously had public fallouts with Jude Okoye. However, Peter stressed that he would not be silenced or painted as a liar.

“Exactly what I was talking about: their publicist doing everything for me to look like a liar. I am not May D or Cynthia Morgan; I am Peter Okoye, the one and only the rock/okwute of the Okoyes. The truth shall surely prevail,” he wrote.

He further questioned, “Una thief abi una no thief? Family doesn’t steal from family.”

In a passionate post, Peter referenced the death of singer Mohbad, stating that watching how that case unfolded made him decide never to play the “bigger person” again.

“After watching everything about Mohbad’s death and how the whole thing played out to date, I decided I would never play the bigger person nor act as the mature one,” he said. “Simply because I was trying to be the bigger person and act maturely! Omo! Never again.”

Peter concluded by hinting at new revelations that may come during the court proceedings, claiming that he was “used” during the P-Square reunion in November 2021.

The Okoye brothers split in 2017 following a highly publicized rift. Although they briefly reconciled in 2021, recent issues suggest that the family feud is far from over.