EFCC REJECTS PETER OKOYE’s $800,000 CLAIM AGAINST JUDE

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stated that it lacks evidence to support Peter Okoye’s allegations against his brothers, Jude and Paul Okoye, regarding the fraudulent withdrawal of $800,000 from their company account. Peter had accused Jude of diverting P-Square funds, operating 47 undeclared bank accounts, and manipulating the shareholding structure of Northside Entertainment Ltd.

During the trial, Peter initially claimed that Jude and Paul withdrew and shared over $800,000 between March 2023 and October 2024. However, under cross-examination, he revised the timeline to 2013-2014. The EFCC counsel, Mohammed Bashir, informed the court that they couldn’t provide evidence supporting Peter’s claims, stating, “We do not have it. It is his evidence. Let him prove it. I can’t give what I don’t have” .

The defense also challenged Peter’s assertion that Jude operated 47 bank accounts, with Bashir denying the existence of such records. The court adjourned the matter to December 12, 2025, for continuation of the trial.

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