Fresh evidence has emerged of how Peter Okoye of the defunct P-Square group invited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate his twin brother, Paul Okoye.
Peter in some of his social media posts, had serially denied involving his twin brother in the ongoing alleged fraud case with his elder brother and erstwhile manager, Jude Okoye.
However, but a copy of his statement to the EFCC (attached) seen by this medium proved contrary.
Also, in series of posts on his verified Instagram handle dated 12 August 2024, Peter said “I challenge PAUL, or anyone else to produce any petition that I, Peter Okoye, my management or my legal team ever filed against my twin brother PAUL, or that even mentions his name.”
Meanwhile, in his petition dated 29 January, 2024, Peter actually called on the anti-graft agency to investigate the account of his twin brother Paul from “2004 till date.” He also requested the investigation of Jude’s wife, Ifeoma from “2004 till date,” even though his elder brother Jude never met her till late 2013.
Besides, P-Square relocated to Lagos in 2005, after which they released the Get Squared album that shot them to the limelight.
Part of the petition reads: “…I will appreciate if the commission can investigate the account of Northside Music Ltd from 2015 till date, the account of Northside Entertainment Ltd from 2007 till date, the account of Jude Chidozie Okoye from 2004 till date, the account of Paul Nonso Okoye from 2004 till date, and the account of Umeokeke Ifeoma Okoye from 2004 till date.”
Investigations further revealed that upon invitation by the EFCC, Paul was also detained before he was released after meeting bail conditions.
This above, contradicted Peter’s assertions that he never involve his twin brother, Paul, in the fraud allegations.
It would be recalled that based on the petition and upon conclusion of the investigation by the EFCC, Jude and his firms were dragged before both a Federal High Court and Lagos State High Court for prosecution.
