Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has dismissed claims that a woman is responsible for the ongoing rift within the Okoye family, insisting the crisis stems from betrayal and long-standing internal disputes.
In posts shared on his X account, the singer said attempts to link the family feud to women were misleading and unfair.
“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.
According to him, the disagreement dates back more than two decades, long before any of the family members got married.
“None of us were even married 20-something years ago when this whole betrayal and stealing started! I said what I said,” he added.
Mr P also reacted to criticism over his decision to stop marking his birthday on November 18, a date long associated with him and his twin brother, Paul Okoye.
He explained that the move was a personal decision, insisting that the issue was deeper than public perception of family unity.
“We were not ‘blood’ when they were stealing from me. We were not ‘blood’ when they were creating false narratives about me,” he said.
He added that the discovery of what he described as long-standing betrayal made it difficult to continue with previous traditions.
“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!”
Mr P said he had chosen to step back from parts of the family relationship in order to protect his peace.
“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.
The comments have once again brought attention to the long-running dispute involving Peter, Paul, and their elder brother Jude Okoye, which has remained unresolved for years.
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