Nigerian music star and one-half of the former P-Square duo, Peter Okoye, also known as Mr P, has dismissed claims that women were responsible for the ongoing conflict within the Okoye family, insisting that the dispute stems from long-standing issues of betrayal, trust, and business disagreements.
In a series of posts shared on his X handle on Wednesday, Okoye said attempts to link the family feud to women were misleading and should be stopped.
“Before you drag any woman into this! No woman directed or advised anyone to steal from what I worked for over the years. Stop pushing that narrative to suit your agenda,” he wrote.
He explained that the disagreements predate the marriages within the family, stressing that the issues have been ongoing for over two decades.
“None of us were even married 20-something years ago when this whole betrayal and stealing started! I said what I said,” he added.
Okoye, who has repeatedly spoken about distancing himself from parts of his family, said he has chosen to prioritise his mental wellbeing despite the emotional toll of the rift.
“Yes, it’s painful. And yes, it’s my loss. But no one should keep reminding me that I was betrayed and used by my own blood for over 20 years plus,” he said.
He further stressed the importance of setting boundaries, adding that peace of mind now matters more than family ties in his current situation.
“Even if my parents were alive and supported this kind of betrayal, I’d still choose to step back, cut them off and protect my peace. Boundaries are necessary! Blood isn’t thicker than my peace of mind,” he stated.
The singer also confirmed that the dispute has moved into a legal phase.
“Now that I’ve uncovered the betrayal that has been going on for over 20 years plus, suddenly we’re blood? No… it doesn’t work like that. We are still in court!” he added.
The Okoye family feud, involving Peter, his twin brother Paul Okoye, and their elder brother Jude Okoye, has persisted for years, marked by repeated breakups and reconciliations of the P-Square music group.
P-Square first split in 2017 over disagreements relating to management and finances before briefly reuniting in 2021. However, tensions resurfaced, leading to another breakdown in relations.
The family dispute has also extended into legal proceedings involving Jude Okoye and allegations related to financial misconduct, which he has denied, with the matter still before the Lagos State High Court.
