Paul Okoye also known as Rudeboy, one of the duos of the now rested P-Square music group staked one of his multi-billion-naira Ikoyi property, standing surety to ensure release of his brother and former manager, Jude Okoye.
In a shocking but widely applauded move in on Friday, Rudeboy who arrived court in the company of his lawyer, Barrister Somadina Eugene Okorie, surprised everyone when he stood up in open court to announce his willingness to stake one of his prime properties, sitting at Ikoyi valued over N5 billion naira, as he stood surety for Jude to be released to him on bail.
He said, “My Lord, I have here with me documents of one of my properties situated in Ikoyi valued at several billions of naira, and I’m willing to drop it with the court, but please release my brother to me on bail today”.
Recall that on Wednesday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned Jude Okoye before Justice Alexanda Owoeye of Federal High Court Ikoyi on allegations bordering on, money laundering, illegal conversion among other charges.
He pleaded not guilty to all the charges, while the court adjourned for Friday, February 28, 2025 for his bail hearing.
Rudeboy’s action, which implies that he stands with Jude Okoye in the ongoing dispute between the Okoye brothers, was met with mixed reactions.
Many people found it shocking, while others weren’t because of earlier incidents that shown where his loyalty laid.
While Peter had refused making any comment on the forgoing, Rudeboy wasted no time showing support for Jude. He took to his Instagram Story and dropped a cryptic message. He wrote: “Exactly what he wants. This too, shall pass. Stay strong, brother @judeengees.”
