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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.

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Onwuenwunor further presented documentary evidence proving that Peter and his twin brother Paul were not only aware of but also had signatory access to Northside Entertainment Limited s.

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/

Wetin consign education consign him money?

Abeg gee am him money joor

Dem no get elders for their family ne? If you brother chop your money, no be on top him family him go spend am? If na outsider wey get power you nko, wetin you go do?

Dat him family no be your blood?

Even if you are angry, temper rage with commonsense and let your family leadership and community leaders settle for you and accept their final decision.

And does that change the fact that 1 million dollars fraud did not happen?

Truth cannot be caged....

Family matter

Wahala

Does he still do that his scam lottery?

Does he still do that his scám lottery?

Nawa oo, na money dey spoil family. Money dey cause fight between brothers

Lawyers always looking for lacuna to explore.

This discovery may affect this case.

He who must come to equity should ensure he comes with a clean hands.

You are guilty of what you accuse someone of.

So how that one concern the money when him brother thief, some of these barristers no just get common sense

MONEY


The only thing that can separate
wife from husband
Brother from Brother
Sister from Sister
Friend from Friend
Boyfriend from Girlfriend
Etc

MONEY

Guys wey no get girlfriend get peace of mind

Seems the pple commenting did not read

This kind family ehn 🥹🥲

Many people here don't know that the lawyer is trying to show the judge that the plaintiff is not credible. If he lied about his education, who knows what else he lied about? I am not saying the fraud did not happen but a judge relies on testimonies and evidences. That is why you see that symbol of justice is a blindfolded lady with a scale in one hand and a sword in the other hand. Lady justice does not witness the event. She only hears from those involved, weighs your version against your opponents version and delivers justice with the sword. Once a judge begins to see you as a liar, then you are not a credible witness.

ursullalinda:
Seems the pple commenting did not read

It's sickening reading some comments here sometimes, a lot of them don't even know what they're talking about

Death is bad thing, would this has happened if the parents are still alive

The lawyer na waste of money..

Make he no go use lies destroy inn case ooo. One is always tempted to add some jara in issues like this but court matters dey turn on inn head with propped up lies

LuQuLuQu:
Wetin consign education consign him money?

Abeg gee am him money joor

You self no read through the epistle up there because you no get time to. If you do, you for see say the defence lawyer only put the issue of whether or not Pero na graduate or not just to discredit him efcc testimony. The defence lawyer put other points for him argument wey come make the whole thing be like say Pero dey lie.

E good say make we dey read something first before we dey comment.

Not looking good for Peter...

Not looking good at all. The defense lawyer is good.

No matter how this case ends these 3 brothers will never be able to look each other in the eye again.

That bond has been broken and can never remain the same again!

How does being a graduate.relate to misappropriating funds? This will not make the judge to fault the evidences of peter. Putting it out here is to intimidate Peter. Is Bill Gates a graduate yet counting billions and employing thousands globally. What of Zuckerberg? So because Peter is not a graduate therefore judge must steal his money? What is the connection ?

Lol okay na

Twin and a brother. That Peter just dey lie under oath

Sparrk007:
So how that one concern the money when him brother thief, some of these barristers no just get common sense

Did you read only the headline or you read the entire news?

How many of you are following Diddy's trial? Men are totally beasts.

Morbeta11:

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

What has his education status got to do with stolen money

snowball11:



You self no read through the epistle up there because you no get time to. If you do, you for see say the defence lawyer only put the issue of whether or not Pero na graduate or not just to discredit him efcc testimony. The defence lawyer put other points for him argument wey come make the whole thing be like say Pero dey lie.

E good say make we dey read something first before we dey comment.

I didn't read it. You read it. Always read between the lines before quoting yourself

His education is not the bone of contention.

On the mandate issue, what is the instruction on the mandate card. Na that be koko. Category A to sign alone but B must co-sign with A? Also, on the north side Peter's signature, is our learned friend trying to tell me he has not heard of forged signatures?