According to Legit.ng, Peter Okoye, one-half of the P-Square duo, has threatened legal action against an X (formerly Twitter) user over “barbaric” and defamatory claims regarding his late mother. The controversy stems from a viral post alleging that his mother did not approve of his marriage to Lola Omotayo before her passing.
Okoye, visibly upset by the dragging of his mother’s name into social media gossip, emphasized that such narratives are not only false but deeply disrespectful to the deceased. He warned that he would no longer tolerate “clout-chasers” using his family’s private history to gain engagement.
The singer has consistently defended his wife, Lola, against online trolls for over a decade, but this latest escalation involving his late mother has pushed him to involve his legal team. He maintains that his mother had a harmonious relationship with his wife until her death.
* Leadership News confirmed: “Peter Okoye threatens legal action over claims against late mother.”
* Naija News reported: “Mr. P vows to sue over bold claim about late mum’s view on marriage to Lola Omotayo.”
Echotitbits take:
The Okoye family drama has been a staple of Nigerian tabloid culture for years, but this move toward litigation marks a shift. Celebrities are increasingly using the law to combat the “wild west” nature of Nigerian social media commentary. While the P-Square brothers have recently reunited musically, personal scars clearly remain sensitive, and Peter’s aggressive stance shows he is prioritizing family protection over public PR.
Source: [Legit.ng] — https://hausa.legit.ng/news/1584210-gwamnatin-kano-ta-ware-n6bn-domin-ciyar-da-jamaa-a-watan-ramadan/ [March 22, 2026]
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