Paul Okoye, better known as Rudeboy and one-half of the defunct P-Square music group, has finally broken his silence on why a reunion of the iconic group is unlikely.
The Okoye brothers—Paul, Peter (Mr P), and Jude—have been in the spotlight for over a week, with tensions escalating due to ongoing family disputes and legal battles. The cracks in the P-Square group began to show years ago, but the latest developments have made it clear that a reunion may be out of reach.
During an interview on City FM, Rudeboy revealed that his brother Peter filed a petition with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), accusing him and Jude of financial misconduct and embezzlement of P-Square’s funds. This revelation has only deepened the rift between the brothers, leaving fans disheartened.
In response to Rudeboy’s claims, Peter Okoye issued an open letter detailing his side of the story. He accused Paul and Jude of conspiring to tarnish his reputation and alleged that Jude secretly established a company with his wife to siphon off P-Square’s earnings. Peter’s allegations have added more fuel to the fire, making reconciliation seem even more distant.
Jude Okoye, who managed P-Square until their split, also addressed the situation during an Instagram Live session. He denied Peter’s claims, especially the accusation of creating a secret company to divert the group’s royalties.
Jude explained that his company, Northside Music, existed long before P-Square’s formation and was later rebranded to manage the group. He insisted that there was no wrongdoing on his part and expressed disappointment over the ongoing feud.
Rudeboy, however, took to Instagram Live on Monday to put an end to any speculation about a possible P-Square reunion. He stated, “Even if we’re not doing P-Square, can’t we still be brothers? I don’t like talking and don’t want to say much. I haven’t spoken before, but unfortunately, I have to now.
“We can’t get P-Square back by insulting or blaming this person or that person. We can’t. P-Square will not come back because of insults. I, Rudeboy, can take insults, but he (Peter) can’t. With the present situation, we have gone to the EFCC, they investigated everything and declared me innocent.”
The revelation that the EFCC cleared Rudeboy of any wrongdoing has brought some clarity to the situation. However, Rudeboy expressed his discomfort with being caught between his two brothers in the ongoing legal battle.
He said, “Regarding the EFCC petition, I found myself in the middle. EFCC told me I was cleared and now a witness because there were battles between Peter and Jude.
“How can I be a witness to two brothers? Am I supposed to be supporting one and leaving the other behind? This is where I found myself, and I don’t know what to do.”
The singer, who has been vocal about his desire for peace, admitted that the situation has taken a toll on him. “Unfortunately, this is happening in my family; I need peace more than you (our fans),” he added.
