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This is getting serious...

By Henry Ojelu

In a dramatic turn of events in the ongoing fraud trial involving Nigerian music star Peter Okoye of P-Square and their former manager Jude Okoye, the defence counsel, Clement Onwuenwunor, SAN, on Friday accused Peter of deliberately misleading the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, with false and contradictory claims.


The EFCC had arraigned the defendant alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd on a four-count charge.


In one of the counts, Jude and his Northside Music Limited allegedly dishonestly converted the sum of $767,544.15 to his use.

The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

In his evidence in chief on May 16, Peter had narrated how he was allegedly defrauded by his brother Jude and Northside Entertainment.

However during cross examination, on Friday, defence lawyer, Onwuenwunor pointedly told the Lagos High Court, Ikeja, presided over by Justice Rahman Oshodi that Peter’s testimony was riddled with inconsistencies and outright fabrications intended to mislead the EFCC and tarnish the reputation of the defendant, Jude Okoye.


During a heated cross-examination, the defence discredited Peter’s earlier statement to the EFCC in which he described himself as a graduate of the University of Abuja.

Contrary to that claim, Onwuenwunor revealed that Peter had, in fact, dropped out of the institution.

When confronted with the discrepancy between his oral claims and written EFCC testimony, Peter attempted to backtrack, stating that he had only said he “attended” the university.

However, the defence tendered the EFCC’s documented records in which Peter specifically described himself as a “graduate,” prompting him to it in open court that he had not completed his studies.


Contrary to Peter’s earlier claim that Jude Okoye was the sole signatory and that he had no access to financial dealings, the defence produced a bank mandate clearly stating that Jude was a Category A signatory, while Peter and Paul were Category B signatories.

The defence counsel also submitted bank statements that showed Peter personally withdrew large sums in both naira and dollars from the company’s .

There were also multiple direct transfers made to him by Jude Okoye. These records stood in direct contradiction to Peter’s sworn statement that he never benefited financially from the company or from any deals executed under Jude’s management.


Onwuenwunor also questioned Peter over his claim regarding royalty payments from Mad Solutions, the company handling the P-Square music catalogue.

Peter had previously testified that he was unaware of the contract with Mad Solutions and had only received $25,000 and $20,000 in royalty payments, implying that Jude had siphoned the larger share.

But the defence countered the narrative by presenting documents to the court confirming that the agreement with Mad Solutions was signed by all three parties—Jude, Peter, and Paul—and that each had equal entitlement to royalty payments.

The document contrary to Peter’s assertion, according to the defence, revealed that he actually received $4,330.47 and $5,837.35 as his first and second payments, respectively—figures far lower than the $25,000 and $20,000 he claimed under oath.


“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. This is not just a matter of forgetfulness. This is an intentional effort to mislead investigators and this honourable court,”Onwuenwunor told the court.

Justice Oshodi, while itting several of the bank documents and EFCC statements into evidence, advised the defence to ensure all documents are made available to the prosecution ahead of further proceedings.

“If you intend to use a document, make it available to them to make the trial faster,” the judge said.

The trial was adjourned to October 10 and 17, 2025, for continuation of trial.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/05/p-square-peter-okoye-lied-about-education-royalties-bank-access-lawyer-tells-court/

I hope for God, that one day we'll have an ERP, developed in Africa.

NELLY1990:
I don't have any fear; cause that which you fear comes upon you. It's Spiritual.

Exactly, so one doesn't end like Job in the Bible.

Sure he has never had it this good. He's really enjoying his role.

You're right Sir. Some people know little or nothing about taking responsibility.

MufasaLion:
Oloyede should resign and save the remaining reputation he has left.

Go & remove him.

I am happy to announce that Chris Brown has been granted bail. We thank God.@ least he's no longer in jail. #teambreezy4life

Of course, back then our parents used their eyes to communicate. That was enough, without saying a single word.

US singer Chris Brown has been freed on bail by a court in London after being charged with inflicting an "unprovoked attack" in a nightclub in 2023.

The Grammy-winning star, who has not yet been asked to enter a plea in the case, is able to begin his world tour next month as planned as part of his bail conditions.

"From the cage to the stage!" he wrote on Instagram after Wednesday's bail hearing.

The 36-year-old was not present at Southwark Crown Court, where the judge said he must pay a £5m security fee to the court.

A security fee is a financial guarantee to ensure a defendant returns to court. Mr Brown could be asked to forfeit the money if he breaches bail conditions.

The musician was arrested last week and later charged with grievous bodily harm over an incident in which he allegedly attacked a music producer with a tequila bottle at the Tape nightclub in London's Mayfair.

He had been held in custody since being arrested in Salford last Thursday, and was initially refused bail on Friday.

But bail was granted on Wednesday, on the condition that he pay £4m immediately, with a further £1m due in seven days.

His tour is scheduled to start in Amsterdam on 8 June, with stadium and arena dates in Manchester, London, Cardiff, Birmingham and Glasgow later that month and in July.

Source:https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy66xq1jjgo

Please go & pay the GENCOS, so our electricity can be better.

Sir, it was worth it. We're proud of you.

CodeTemplarr:
^^^ the kind of discussions we love as blâcks.

Exactly. Whites don't glorify sex the way we do. This is why they are light years ahead of us.

Sick people. Go & remove him.

decatalyst:
Nigerian engineers left the WhatsApp group

To be honest, I just hope for God that Jude is guilty, because if he is, he'll beg his brother, they'll reconcile. But if he isn't, this is a generational feud that is brewing & Jude & his family will never forgive Peter & his family for sending their father to jail unjustly.

edlion57:
Nairaland allows comments on its Christian page without requiring s to identify their faith.Unlike the other religion of peace but nothing is peaceful about them

Don't be deceived with ephemeral, that religion you mention, is given preference over Christianity. Why do they have a special section on nairaland & Christians it is "Christianity etc"? Anyways, Seun is hell bent on promoting segregation and discrimination.

femi4:
This is against the ethics of the profession. Nl shouldn't be promoting stuff like this

Exactly, when Seun also promotes discrimination and segregation, why won't they be bold to do this.

They should free my Breezy. #FreeBreezy

They should free my Breezy. #FreeBreezy
Op, include your source.

Exactly,I hope they make this man minister of education one day. He is a good leader.

For crying out loud, please stop crucifying this man. No one is above mistake, we forget too soon. This man reduced the corruption in JAMB. The last JAMB registrar was a disaster. He has itted the fault, accepted responsibility. These are attributes of a good leader. People are clamouring for his resignation, like we don't make mistakes in our places of work. Do they ask us to resign because of it? Let's be honest, the affected students are even happy with the opportunity to resist the exams, cos most of them didn't write the exam well. If I could turn back time, there are some exams I'll like to resist.

Please free the man abeg....

ruggedtimi:
I don't see any issue with the road. This is a common design in many Nigerian cities, especially for internal roads running through neighborhoods, no pavement.

Exactly... Even in the so called "Mega City" i.e Lagos.

He thinks he is now Buhari . Dey play...

I appreciate Tinubu for the loan repayment, however, this shouldn't have been the priority. We should have prioritise the payment of the 4trillion owed to the GENCOS first, before this loan repayment.
Our electricity is in a dire situation & it needs urgent intervention.

Let him pick the one he prefers amongst both of them. Please don't make the mistake of choosing for him, it is a skill, he needs to enjoy it. I love tailoring. But let him decide what he wants.

Op, your siblings concerns are valid. You're only writing these because you're both far, by the time you live together, then your love will be tested.
My advice is seek Godly counsel. If I were in your shoes, I'll talk to God about it. If I get the conviction of the Holy Spirit, I'll proceed & ask God to touch the hearts of my siblings so they agree.

This is so tragic. Rest in Peace. But what is happening to our mods, the other one was "has opens", now "quava". Seun, do something about these anomalies & give Christians a separate section on this forum.

Congratulations to the Pope. Feels like Christians just elected a president.

Which one is "has opens"? It should be "has opened".

Seun, a good leader is one that listens. Stop being adamant, stop the segregation. Give Christians a separate section.
A reminder on the threads below:
https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/8410860/seun-remove-etc-beside-christianity

Congratulations to us. We thank God for the impact of the mandate.