Peter Okoye, one-half of the now-defunct music duo P-Square, has publicly voiced his anger and frustration toward his brothers, Paul and Jude Okoye.
In a series of emotionally charged Instagram posts, Peter accused them of trying to destroy his reputation amid their ongoing legal dispute.
The singer alleged that his brothers, with the help of a publicist, are orchestrating a campaign to paint him as dishonest. He stated that their actions were not only calculated but also deeply hurtful, especially as they involve misleading the authorities.
Legal battle sparks family tensions
According to Peter, the conflict escalated after a recent court hearing. During the proceedings, Jude Okoye’s lawyer reportedly accused Peter of submitting false information to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) concerning a dispute over music royalties.
This, Peter said, was a deliberate attempt to make him look like a liar in the eyes of the law and the public. The singer insists that he told the truth and feels betrayed by what he calls a smear campaign led by someone close to his brothers.
“Exactly what I was talking about,” Peter wrote in one of his posts. “Their publicist is doing everything possible to make me look like a liar.”
Peter rejects role of ‘bigger person’
Peter, known for usually keeping a calm public image during family conflicts, said he has had enough. He declared that he will no longer keep quiet for the sake of peace.
In his words: “I am not May D or Cynthia Morgan. I am Peter Okoye, The Rock, Okwute of the Okoyes. The truth shall surely prevail.”
He even quoted in Pidgin: “Una thief abi una no thief?” a question aimed at challenging the credibility of those pointing fingers at him.
Mohbad’s case inspires a shift in attitude
Peter revealed that the tragic case of the late Nigerian singer Mohbad played a key role in his decision to speak out. Mohbad’s death, which stirred widespread discussion and controversy in the Nigerian music industry, made Peter reflect on the dangers of silence.
“After watching everything about Mohbad’s death and how the whole thing played out to date,” he wrote, “I decided I would never play the bigger person or act as the mature one again.”
He added that trying to stay quiet and maintain peace only made things worse. “That’s exactly what led to this whole madness,” he said. “Simply because I was trying to be the bigger person. Never again!”
2021 P-Square reunion was ‘manipulated’
Peter also dropped a bombshell regarding the much-celebrated P-Square reunion in November 2021. Fans had welcomed the brothers’ decision to reunite after years of separation, seeing it as a positive sign of reconciliation.
However, Peter now claims the reunion was not what it seemed. “Only to find out that I was actually used in the whole November 2021 reunion,” he said.
Although he didn’t go into full detail, he hinted that more revelations would come in due time. “But since we’re already in court,” he wrote, “I’ll wait for the right time to tell what really went down.”
Fans react to Peter’s explosive claims
Peter’s outburst on Instagram has sparked a flood of reactions online. Some fans have expressed sympathy, saying he has every right to defend himself. Others are calling on the Okoye family to settle their differences privately, urging them to avoid dragging family matters into the public space.
Meanwhile, neither Paul nor Jude Okoye has responded publicly to Peter’s recent accusations at the time of this report.
Looking ahead
With the legal case ongoing and emotions running high, it’s unclear how this family feud will end. But one thing is certain: Peter Okoye is no longer holding back. For him, the time for silence is over.
As he wrote, “The truth shall surely prevail.”
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