Peter Okoye, the Nigerian singer, has announced that he has severed the ties with his siblings.
Jude Okoye, his elder brother, and his company were recently tried for alleged money laundering involving over N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,000.
Peter appeared as the first prosecution witness in the trial.
Reacting to an adjournment of the case via X, Peter accused his brother’s publicist of trying to mislead the public by claiming he had been lying to the court.
He added that the truth would eventually prevail while arguing that “family doesn’t steal from family”.
“Meanwhile, their publicist, whom I mentioned to the judge regarding their presence in court and the purpose of their attendance, is busy trying to misinform the public, saying I have been lying to the court,” he wrote.
“One thing is for sure: the truth shall prevail. Family does not steal from family.”
However, while a fan argued that family remains important despite conflicts, the singer declared that he no longer considers his brothers family, saying loyalty defines real family, not blood.
He revealed that staying silent for over 20 years nearly cost him everything.
The singer said he is now prioritising his mental health.
Peter argued that real love doesn’t manipulate and family shouldn’t steal.
“We are no longer family at this point! Family is blood related, but the real family is loyalty,” the X post reads.
“Like I said before, don’t let family be the reason you’re drowning in silence. I did – for over 20 years. And it almost cost me everything.
“But now I know better – love doesn’t manipulate, loyalty doesn’t betray, and family does not steal from you.
“Family that steals and breaks you isn’t family at all. Real family doesn’t drain you, shame you, discriminate against you, or ignore your pain.
“My sanity matters. My mental health is a priority. If it costs my mental health, then it’s too expensive. I disown them.”
Peter further disclosed that he decided never to “play the bigger person” again after reflecting on Mohbad’s death.
“After watching everything about Mohbad’s death and how the whole thing played out to date, I decided to myself that I would never play the bigger person nor act as the mature one,” the singer added.
“And that’s exactly what led to this whole madness. Simply because I was trying to be the bigger person and act maturely! Omo! Never again. So love me or hate me, I will continue speaking my truth!”
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