Jude Okoye recently shared the emotional toll he experienced upon discovering that his brother, Peter Okoye, had filed a petition against him with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Peter had previously claimed that Jude was diverting funds from their joint company to a “secret” company of his own.
Peter alleged that Jude had established this company behind his back and was funneling money away from their joint business. However, Jude has denied these accusations, stating that his company, Northside Entertainment, has been operational for over 11 years and was not kept secret. He also pointed out that while the three brothers share a joint company, each has private ventures: Peter with P-Classic and Paul with Rude Boy Record.
In his defense, Jude revealed that Peter never confronted him about the alleged “secret” company before filing the petition. He recounted how Peter visited his home, played with his son, and acted normally, all while the petition had already been submitted. Jude described this experience as deeply distressing, almost driving him to the brink of losing his mind.
“This guy came to my compound to play with my son, knowing fully well he had submitted a petition against me. I almost lost my mind,” Jude shared.
As the investigation by the EFCC unfolded, Jude felt compelled to file a petition of his own against P-Square to defend his financial dealings. He explained that the funds in his account were part of a shared royalty agreement, where both Peter and Paul were receiving equal portions. According to Jude, this was the only way to prove that he wasn’t keeping any unfair portion of the money.
“I had to get my petition in place against P-Square because that was the only way I could defend myself. They were focused on my account, trying to figure out what I was earning from P-Square royalties. Meanwhile, I wanted them to check their accounts as well to see they were getting the same,” Jude explained.
He emphasized that the EFCC has been thorough in its investigation and reiterated that any money he received was in line with the agreed-upon royalty-sharing formula between the three brothers. Despite P-Square’s past disagreements, Jude said they had resumed splitting earnings after reconciling, but noted that Peter and Paul have not continued the practice in the last two and a half years, choosing to keep their portions for themselves.
Reflecting on the ordeal, Jude expressed his frustration: “I did the noble thing by bringing everything back to the fold when P-Square reunited. But, two and a half years later, Paul and Peter still aren’t sharing. They keep it to themselves. I’ve moved on with my life, but I still ended up at the EFCC.”
The case with the EFCC is still ongoing as the commission continues its investigation into the matter.
So sad