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I’m not responsible for Jude’s legal troubles – Peter counters twin brother Paul
The management of Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr. P, has refuted claims that he played a role in his elder brother Jude Okoye’s legal troubles with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Paul Okoye, Peter’s twin brother and former music partner in the now defunct P-Square group, had accused him of being responsible for Jude’s predicament. Speaking to journalists on Friday at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, Paul blamed Peter for Jude’s ongoing legal battle.
“It is not about supporting him because I know the truth. And the truth is, unfortunately, the way the journalists are making it look like he is a fraud. Let’s call a spade a spade, Peter is the one putting Jude to this thing, simple. It is Peter that is doing this, putting him in prison, and I’m here to bring him out,” Paul stated.
Jude Okoye is facing allegations of ₦1.38 billion fraud leveled against him by the EFCC. Following his arraignment on Friday, he was remanded in prison pending his bail hearing in March.
However, in a swift response, Peter’s manager, Emem Kush, dismissed Paul’s claims, insisting that Peter had no involvement in the case.
“I don’t know who Peter is on this issue. And I don’t think he has any comment on this issue. The case is between the EFCC, based on their investigation, and Jude Okoye. I don’t see how Peter Okoye has anything to do with it,” Emem Kush said.
She further clarified that the EFCC’s case was based on financial transactions involving Jude’s company and had nothing to do with Peter.
“We have no comment on this matter. Peter didn’t drag anybody to the EFCC. The petition was against the company that has been receiving funds on his behalf. And he knew nothing about it. Don’t mix up issues, and let’s not create issues where they are not,” she added.
When asked if there were any conditions tied to the case, Emem Kush directed inquiries to the anti-graft agency.
“The EFCC was the one that received all of this, so I think it’s best to speak to them to know the facts of the case and their findings. I don’t represent the EFCC. I’m not a spokesman for the EFCC. I’m not a spokesman for either party, so I can’t tell you,” she concluded.
The feud among the Okoye brothers dates back to 2015 when internal conflicts within P-Square became public. By 2017, the duo officially split and embarked on solo careers. In 2022, they reunited, releasing songs like ‘Jaiye‘ and ‘Find Somebody,‘ and even performing together at major events.
However, their reconciliation was short-lived. In August 2024, Paul confirmed on City FM radio that they had parted ways again.
During the interview, he alleged that Peter had petitioned both him and Jude to the EFCC, leading to their questioning by the anti-graft agency.
Peter, in his response, denied targeting Paul but maintained that his petition was aimed at exposing the betrayal he suffered at the hands of Jude and his wife, Ifeoma.
With Jude’s legal battle now in full swing, the rift between the Okoye brothers appears far from over.