Fresh documents have surfaced indicating that Nigerian music star Paul Okoye was among several individuals whose financial accounts were requested for investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a petition tied to the long-standing dispute within the Okoye family.
The petition, dated January 29, 2024, and obtained by THISDAY, allegedly urged the anti-graft agency to scrutinize the financial activities of persons and companies linked to the former P-Square music empire and its associated business interests.
In the document, Peter Okoye reportedly asked the EFCC to investigate the accounts of Northside Music Limited, Northside Entertainment Limited, Jude Chidozie Okoye, Paul Nonso Okoye, and Umeokeke Ifeoma Okoye over specified periods spanning several years.
The petition stated: “I will appreciate if the commission can investigate the account of Northside Music Ltd from 2015 till date, the account of Northside Entertainment Ltd from 2007 till date, the account of Jude Chidozie Okoye from 2004 till date, the account of Paul Nonso Okoye from 2004 till date, and the account of Umeokeke Ifeoma Okoye from 2004 till date.”
The emergence of the document has renewed public interest in earlier comments made by Peter Okoye, who in August 2024 denied filing any petition against his twin brother or being involved in any complaint mentioning him.
However, the newly surfaced petition appears to include Paul Okoye’s name among those whose accounts were recommended for investigation, though the interpretation of Peter’s earlier statements could not be independently verified.
Sources familiar with the matter also claim that Paul Okoye was invited by the EFCC during its investigation phase, although official confirmation has not been obtained from the commission.
The EFCC has yet to comment on the matter, while attempts to reach the parties involved were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report.
The petition also reportedly covered accounts linked to Jude Okoye and other family members.
The EFCC later concluded its investigation and filed charges against Jude Okoye and related companies in separate cases before the Federal High Court and Lagos State High Court.
The latest development adds another layer to the ongoing legal and financial disputes surrounding the Okoye family and their business dealings.