Immediately after his tenure as Governor enlapsed in 2007, according to the Economic and Finicial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibori was said to have diverted and siphoned billions of dollars...
When Nigeria returned back to civilian government in 1999, James Onanefe Ibori was elected Governor of Delta State. During his tenure as Governor of the Oil rich Delta state, he changed the fortunes of the state from zero structure to a modern city boasting of 21st century facilities. As a sitting Governor, he was regarded as Governor-General of the Niger Delta. Anytime Ibori sneezes, the whole region catches the vibes. He was an influential factor in the region, who empowered many people.
Immediately after his tenure as Governor enlapsed in 2007, according to the Economic and Finicial Crimes Commission , Ibori was said to have diverted and siphoned billions of dollars to offshore accounts. Therefore running private companies alongside some of his United Kingdom accomplice. He was quizzed for money laundry and misuse of public funds by anti graft agencies both in Nigeria and U.K.
On December 2016, after spending 4 years on prison, Ibori was released on request of a court order. On his return back to Nigeria, he was given a state welcome amidst pomp. Ever since his return back into the country, Ibori has remained silent. He has since recoiled back into his shell minding his business. His flamboyant lifestyle nosedived. He shunned public events, political gatherings and societal shindigs.
Most recently, at the burial ceremony of late elder Gabriel Emmanuel Nkanang, father of Akwa-ibom state Governor Emmanuel Udom, who died at age 90, James Ibori was also a guest at the event which took place at Udom’s home town in Awa-Iman. The burial event had a quite intimidating roll call of top political stakeholders in the country. In attendance was, Nigeria’s Vice President Prof.
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