A combined picture of Peter Okoye and Jude ‘Engees’ Okoye
By Akeem Atoyebi
Veteran singer, Peter Okoye, one half of the defunct P-Square group said he remained in silence for more than 20 years because of his family concerns.
Peter, also known as Mr P, made this known in an Instagram Story on Tuesday, a day after testifying as the first prosecution witness in the trial of his elder brother, Jude ‘Engees’ Okoye.
Recall that Jude and a company, Northside Music Limited are being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a seven-count charge of laundering N1.38 billion, $1 million and £34,537.59.
Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos adjourned the case until June 4, 2025, for cross examination.
Taking to Instagram, Peter said, ““Don’t let ‘family’ be the reason you’re drowning in silence. I did – for over 20 years plus. And it almost cost me everything.
“But now I know better – love doesn’t manipulate, loyalty doesn’t betray and family does not steal from you. Family that steals and breaks you isn’t family at all.
“Real family doesn’t drain you, shame you, discriminate against you or ignore your pain. My sanity matters. My mental health is a priority. If it costs my mental health, then it’s too expensive.”
