The courtroom just got a whole lot more dramatic—Peter Okoye, one-half of the defunct P-Square duo, took the witness stand in the ongoing fraud case against his older brother and ex-manager, Jude Okoye.
According to reports, the Special Offences Court in Ikeja has adjourned the case to October 10 and 17, following a heated cross-examination that had fans and followers glued to the unfolding story.
What’s the Case About?
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Jude Okoye and his company, Northside Music Ltd, on four counts related to the alleged misappropriation of $767,544.15. Jude has entered a not-guilty plea.
Peter, who previously claimed to be a victim in the situation, took the stand on May 16 and recounted how he was allegedly sidelined by his brother. But under pressure during cross-examination, several of his statements began to unravel.
Education Claims Disputed
One of the biggest revelations? Peter’s education record. He told EFCC investigators he graduated from the University of Abuja—but the defence presented records proving he dropped out. Confronted in court, Peter admitted he didn’t finish his degree.
Who Really Controlled the Money?
Peter also testified that Jude had complete control of Northside Entertainment’s finances. But court evidence showed otherwise.
Bank documents revealed Peter and his twin, Paul, were Category B signatories, meaning they had access too—directly contradicting his sworn statement. Even more shocking? The defence presented bank statements showing Peter made large personal withdrawals and received direct transfers from Jude.
Royalty Drama: Mad Solutions Deal
Peter previously claimed ignorance about a royalty deal with Mad Solutions, the company handling P-Square’s music catalogue. He also claimed he only got $25,000 and $20,000, suggesting something shady.
But the defence brought receipts—literally. A contract signed by Jude, Peter, and Paul proved Peter knew about the agreement. And actual payment records showed he received much less than he claimed: $4,330.47 and $5,837.35, not the $45,000 he mentioned.
Defence Drops Bombshell in Court
“Peter’s testimony before the EFCC is riddled with lies and misrepresentations. He has made multiple assertions that have now been shown to be false under cross-examination,”
— Clement Onwuenwunor (SAN), Defence Counsel
The judge, Justice Rahman Oshodi, accepted several documents into evidence and advised the defence team to share all materials with the prosecution in advance to avoid delays.
With the next hearing set for October, fans are waiting to see what more might be revealed.
Article updated 3 weeks ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
