By Sulaymon Ruqoya
August 29, 2024
As the feud between brothers Paul and Peter Okoye of the P-Square duo continues, Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy, has chosen to remain silent on their ongoing issues.
In a recent interview on the Afrobeats Podcast hosted by Adesope Olajide, Paul was asked about his personal feelings concerning the unresolved tension with his brother Peter.
Adesope asked, “All we see publicly is ‘Oh, the duo has separated and they can’t settle,’ but personally, as a human being in quiet moments, how do you feel that you can’t work out?”
Expressing his frustration with the media’s portrayal of their rift, Rudeboy responded that he prefers to stay silent to avoid having his words misinterpreted.”I’m going to say something and I’m sorry. I know it’s a show but I’d rather not say anything. I’m tired of this twisting of statements; you’re a fan of Psquare and it’s my family. So why would I say something now that would turn into something else? Let’s stick to the Rudeboy,” Paul said.
Paul’s reluctance to speak out follows the revelation that P-Square had split up again as of August 1, 2024. He also disclosed that Peter had reported him and their older brother, Jude Okoye, to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), leading to an investigation. Paul stated that the EFCC eventually cleared him of any wrongdoing.
Following Paul’s public comments, Peter responded in an open letter, arguing that Paul’s statements undermined both their shared legacy and Peter’s contributions to the group. He also emphasized that he is not in competition with his twin brother.
Their ongoing public dispute has drawn significant attention from Nigerians, prompting Peter Obi to visit each brother separately in an attempt to mediate and resolve the conflict.