“I No Be Thief”—Peter Okoye Reacts After Namesake’s Arrest in Ghana
Nigerian music star Peter Okoye of P-Square has addressed the confusion caused by the arrest of a man who shares his name in Ghana.

“Abeg, make una dey specifically dey specify which ‘PETER OKOYE’. I no be thief.”
A viral video captured Ghanaian police arresting a 31-year-old suspect named Peter Okoye for alleged fraud and kidnapping. The clip sparked chaos online, as some social media users mistook the suspect for the Afrobeats singer.
Peter Okoye cleared the air by reposting the video on X (formerly Twitter). He used humor to distance himself from the incident, writing in Pidgin:
“Abeg, make una dey specifically dey specify which ‘PETER OKOYE’. I no be thief.”
His post quickly went viral, with fans flooding the comments with laughter and relief. Many applauded the singer for handling the situation with grace and urged authorities to be clearer with identity details in public reports.
Peter Okoye’s witty reaction cleared up the confusion and highlighted how quickly false assumptions can spread online.