Peter Okoye, one half of the now defunct music duo P-Square, took the stand on April 14, 2025, in a Federal High Court in Lagos, testifying against his elder brother, Jude Okoye, in a high-profile ₦1.38 billion fraud and money laundering case. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accuses Jude, P-Square’s former manager, of diverting the group’s royalties into a separate company, Northside Music Limited, alongside $1 million and £34,537.59. Peter alleged that Jude concealed financial records, maintained sole control over the group’s bank accounts, and listed his wife as an 80% owner of the illicit company, sparking a bitter family feud that has gripped public attention.
Peter’s testimony detailed a pattern of financial opacity, claiming Jude provided tampered bank statements and rebuffed demands for transparency. He recounted confronting Jude and his twin brother Paul, only to be told, “As you leave P-Square, you leave the money.” This led Peter to file a petition with the EFCC, escalating tensions within the Okoye family. Jude, granted ₦100 million bail in March, denies the charges, while Paul has publicly accused Peter of orchestrating their brother’s arrest.
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