Nigerian singer Peter Okoye has lashed out at his brothers, Paul and Jude Okoye, over what he described as false statements submitted to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
His reaction comes amid ongoing legal tensions involving the management of their former joint venture, Northside Music Ltd.
Jude Okoye’s lawyer told the Federal High Court in Lagos that Peter’s written statement to the EFCC was riddled with inaccuracies.
The lawyer disputed Peter’s claims that he had no access to the company’s bank accounts, questioned the authenticity of his academic records, and challenged his assertion of being excluded from royalty payments and key decisions in the company.
In a sharp response posted to his Instagram story, Peter recalled past controversies surrounding Northside Music Ltd, involving Nigerian artists May D and Cynthia Morgan.
He suggested that history is repeating itself and expressed confidence that the truth would eventually come to light.
“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. Una thief Abi Una No Thief,” he wrote.
Peter also referred to the tragic case of the late artist Mohbad, stating that it profoundly changed his perspective on choosing silence in the face of injustice. According to him, the experience influenced his decision to no longer play the “bigger person” in family disputes.
“After watching everything about Mohbad’s death and how the whole thing played out to date, I decided to myself that I would never play the bigger person nor act as the mature one. And that’s exactly what led to this whole madness. Simply because I was trying to be the bigger person and act maturely! Omo! Never again,” he said.
The singer declared his intention to continue speaking his truth, even if it attracts criticism, insisting that betrayal within the family cannot be justified.
“So, love me or hate me, I will continue speaking my truth. Una Thief Abi Una No Thief Family Doesn’t Steal From Family.
Only to find out that I was actually used in the whole November 2021 reunion! But since we are in court, I will wait for the right time to tell what really went down. Family Doesn’t Steal From Family. Una Thief Abi Una No Thief,” Peter added.
The internal feud among the Okoye brothers has resurfaced with renewed intensity, now playing out both in court and on social media, as Peter stands firm on his claims of financial and emotional betrayal.
