An Ikeja Special Offences Court has remanded the elder brother of twin hiphop musicians, Peter Okoye (Alias Mr P) and Paul Okoye ( Alias Rudeboy), Jude Okoye, who was their former manager under the defunct music group P-square, for an alleged theft of $1 million US dollars and 34, 537 pounds.
Jude Okoye was arraigned alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd on a four-count charge of alleged stealing, which he pleaded not guilty to.
A senior advocate of Nigeria, Clement Onwuenwunor, represented the defendants. Mohammed Bashir, who represented the EFCC, told the court that the prosecution intended to file a response to the application.
He prayed the court for a short date for the prosecution to file the counter affidavit to the bail application.
Justice Rahman Oshodi remanded him at the Ikoyi Custodial Centre where he was being held, pending the hearing of his bail application which is fixed for March 6.
Just like before, Rudeboy was present in court to give support to the defendant.
Jude okoye is accused of illegally and dishonestly converting the said monies paid by four companies as payments for music distribution, as well as publishing royalties and with intent to permanently deprive his brother, Peter, his special interest in the property.
He is said to have committed these latest offences between 2016 and 2023. According to EFCC, the alleged offences contravene Sections 278 and 285 of the criminal laws of Lagos
On Monday, The Federal High Court, in Lagos, granted a N100million bail to mr Okoye, and he is to provide two sureties in like sum. In the separate charge, he is accused of money laundering involving N1.38 bn, $1m, and £34,537.59.
