Music legend Peter Okoye, popularly known as Peter of P-Square, has issued a series of strong statements about his estranged relationship with his brother, Paul Okoye (popularly known as Rudeboy). This came shortly after Peter announced he was shifting his birthday date from the one he shares with his twin.
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He called out the hypocrisy online, saying nobody remembered they were family when they were allegedly stealing from him and spreading lies, but now that he has exposed the betrayal, everyone suddenly remembers they’re blood.
“We were not ‘blood’ when they were stealing from me. We were not ‘blood’ when they were creating false narratives about me. Now that I’ve uncovered the betrayal that’s been going on for over 20 years, suddenly we’re blood? No… it doesn’t work like that. We are still in court! Forgiveness doesn’t mean accessibility. Again, una go dey alright.”
He warned against blaming their wives for the split, stating that the betrayal started long before any of them were married.
“Before you drag any woman into this: No woman directed or advised anyone to steal what I worked for over the years. Stop pushing that narrative to suit your agenda. None of us was even married 20-something years ago when this whole betrayal and stealing started! I said what I said.”
Standing firm in his decision, he said if his parents were alive and took part in the betrayal, he would have cut them off as well.
“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 reiterated that the split was long overdue and necessary to protect himself.
“They’re only emotional because the group is no more. Yes, I’m 40+, and I’ve earned the right to protect my peace over toxic family members who betrayed and disrespected me. Now I’m glad I’ve set boundaries for my sanity!”
Concluding, he shared his definition of what truly makes a family:
“One of the biggest lies ever told is that blood makes you family. Blood makes you related. Loyalty, love, and trust make you family.”