Peter Okoye Reacts To Call For His Arrest By An APC Youth Group

Following a call for his arrest by the All Progressives Congress youth group over his comment on the plans by the federal government to ban production of Nigerian movies and music abroad, Peter Okoye of P-Square, in a tweet on Tuesday, July 18, mocked the group.

The federal government on Saturday said it has taken steps to amend the Nigeria Broadcasting Code to discourage the production of Nigerian movies and music outside the country.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohamed, said the situation had hampered empowerment of practitioners in the industry, the development of the sector and the nation’s economy in general.

The minister’s statement, however, drew criticism from some Nigerians who asked him to first address the issue of government officials going for medical treatment abroad before attempting to sanitise the movie industry.
Jude Okoye, manager and elder brother to multiple award-winning duo, P-square, took to Instagram to lambast the plan as an exercise in hypocrisy.

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His brother, Peter Okoye, one of the P-Square duo, also pitched in, saying the government ought to be grateful to entertainers for putting Nigeria in a good light despite the shame public officials allegedly bring upon the country.

In response to Peter Okoye’s comment, the APC youth renaissance group issued a statement signed by Collins Edwin, the group’s national secretary.

In response to the group’s call, Peter Okoye said “Abeg make him order Egusi, pounded yam and goat meat join for the arrest. I know those youth will start from 70 and above. Onye ala.”

Abeg make him Oder Egusi,pounded yam and goat meat join for the arrest🤣 I knw those youth will start from 70 and above🤣 Onye ala #Ndiala https://t.co/kGW678XVmn

— Peter Okoye MrP (@PeterPsquare) July 18, 2017