Music executive and former P-Square manager Jude Okoye has publicly refuted the financial misconduct allegations levelled against him by his younger brother, Peter Okoye (Mr P). In a video titled "Debunking the Lies," Jude addressed the claims that he and his twin brother Paul Okoye diverted a total of $1.2 million in royalties, insisting that the issues had already been investigated and clarified during proceedings with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and are currently before a court of law.
Alleged $25,000 Royalty Payment: Instructions from Peter?
One of the specific allegations made by Peter was that Jude and Paul diverted a royalty payment of approximately $25,000. Jude countered this by explaining that the payment was made according to instructions Peter himself gave in 2016. He referenced an email from digital distributor Iroko, which reportedly showed that Peter requested his own share of the royalties to be paid directly to him, while the remaining balance belonging to Jude and Paul was paid into the Northside Entertainment account. According to Jude, this was not a diversion but an explicit allocation of funds based on Peter's written instruction.
Bank Signatory Status: Documents Presented
Peter also claimed that he was removed as a signatory to the company's bank accounts. Jude denied this, displaying what he described as the official bank mandate. He insisted that Peter remained a signatory to all P-Square accounts and that the same documents had already been presented in court as evidence. Jude emphasised that the bank mandate was a clear and definitive record, and that any contrary claim was false.
Music Catalogue Backend Records: Six Days, Not Three and a Half Months
Another point of contention was Peter's assertion that it took Jude three and a half months to release P-Square's music catalogue backend records. Jude dismissed this claim, explaining that Peter requested the records in October 2022, and they were sent to him just six days later. He added that download records allegedly showed the files were accessed on the same day they were sent, suggesting that the delay was not as lengthy as Peter alleged. This timeline dispute is part of the broader legal battle between the brothers.
Dollar Royalty Payments: A Practice Since 2012
Peter had also claimed that he never received royalty payments in dollars until recently. Jude rebutted this by displaying what he said were previous royalty payment records, alleging that Peter had been receiving dollar payments as far back as 2012. This, Jude argued, contradicted Peter's narrative and demonstrated that the payment process had been consistent over the years. He stressed that all payments and distributions were properly documented and shared according to existing agreements among the group members.
Ongoing Legal Proceedings and Public Manipulation
Jude accused Peter of trying to manipulate public opinion through social media while the matter remains before the court. He maintained that he would not discuss issues that are still part of the ongoing legal proceedings beyond correcting what he described as false narratives. Jude insisted that the court should be the proper venue for resolving these disputes, rather than through public campaigns. He reiterated his confidence in the judicial process and expressed hope that the truth would prevail.
Background: The P-Square Split and Legal Feud
The Okoye brothers, who rose to fame as the iconic duo P-Square alongside their twin Paul, have been embroiled in a series of disputes since their split. Peter's recent tell-all series appears to be an attempt to detail his side of the story, but Jude says these allegations are not new and have already been adequately addressed in prior investigations. The EFCC's involvement suggests a level of regulatory scrutiny, and the matter being in court indicates that the financial issues are far from resolved. As the legal proceedings continue, the public remains divided, but Jude's video provides a structured rebuttal to the specific claims made by his brother.
