Peter Okoye Reacts To Seun Kuti’s Police Incident

Nigerian musician Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has weighed in on the recent altercation involving Seun Kuti and a policeman on the Third Mainland Bridge.

In a tweet, Okoye warned those tagging him to be excited over the incident, owing to his previous altercation with Seun Kuti, to stop.

The singer expressed sympathy for Seun Kuti and his family, stating that their safety may have been in danger, leading to the altercation.

He also pleaded with the Nigerian Police Force to accept their apologies and urged for justice to be tempered with mercy.

Okoye emphasized the need for a country where no one is above the law and a place of law and order.

“Quite an unfortunate incident and from reports, it seems Seun’s family was in danger hence the altercation. 

“When you understand what happens when a man is put in a situation to protect his family from any form of danger, our emotions get the better of us.

“I ask and plead that the #NigerianPoliceForce accept our unreserved apologies for the unfortunate outburst and tamper justice with mercy.

“For those tagging me and expecting me to be excited about the Police incident! Pls Stop!

“As a people we just want a country where no one is above the law and a place of Law and Order!

"Everybody go dey alright las las! Happy Sunday,” he tweeted.

Quite an unfortunate incident and from reports, it seems Seun’s family was in danger hence the altercation.

When you understand what happens when a man is put in a situation to protect his family from any form of danger, our emotions get the better of us.

I ask and plead…

— Peter Okoye MrP (@PeterPsquare) May 14, 2023

For those tagging me and expecting me to be excited about the Police incident! Pls Stop! As a people we just want a country where no one is above the law and a place of Law and Order! Everybody go dey alright las las! Happy Sunday.

— Peter Okoye MrP (@PeterPsquare) May 14, 2023

In the video footage of the incident, Seun Kuti can be seen shoving and slapping the policeman, but it is still unknown what caused the altercation.

The incident reportedly took place on May 13.