James Ibori

James Ibori

James Onanefe Ibori (born 4 August 1958) was the Governor of Delta State in Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007. He is a member of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP). Ibori was a key financial contributor to PDP candidate Umaru Yar'Adua's campaign for the April 2007 presidential election.

Corruption charges

United Kingdom

Due to corruption allegations, a court in the United Kingdom froze his assets there, valued at about 17 million pounds ($35 million), in early August 2007. [cite news |first= Estelle |last=Shirbon |title=Britain freezes assets of former governor |url=http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=86&art_id=nw20070806134708872C996099 |work=Reuters (IOL) |publisher= Independent News & Media|date=2007-08-06 |accessdate=2007-12-17 ] Ibori is facing trial initiated by the Metropolitan Police over his $35m assets in London.

His wife, Nkoyo, was arrested at Heathrow Airport in London on November 1, 2007, in connection with the probe of the assets of her husband, particularly in the United Kingdom. [cite news |title= Airport 'arrest' for Nigeria wife |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7074573.stm |work=BBC News |publisher= BBC|date=2007-11-02 |accessdate=2007-12-17 ] She was released after being questioned.

Nigeria

On December 12 2007, Ibori was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Kwara State Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja.cite news |first=Ise-Oluwa |last= Ige|coauthors= Emmanuel Ulayi |title=Ibori arrested, faces 103-count charge |url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3020&Itemid=57 |work=Vanguard Online |publisher=Vanguard Media |date=2007-12-12 |accessdate=2007-12-17 ] The charges he faces include theft of public funds, abuse of office, and money laundering; [cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Former Nigerian oil state governor arrested on corruption charges |url=http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/12/12/news/Nigeria-Corruption.php |work= Associated Press (International Herald Tribune) |publisher=The New York Times Company |date=2007-12-12 |accessdate=2007-12-17 ] there a total of 103 counts in all.

References

External links


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать реферат

Look at other dictionaries:

  • The Daily Independent (Lagos) — The Daily Independent Type Daily newspaper Publisher Independent Newspapers Ltd. Editor James Akpadem …   Wikipedia

  • Victor Attah — Victor Bassey Attah Governor of Akwa Ibom State In office 29 May 1999 – 29 May 2007 Preceded by John Ebiye Succeeded by Godswill Akpabio Personal details Born …   Wikipedia

  • Chimaroke Nnamani — Governor of Enugu State In office 29 May 1999 – 29 May 2007 Preceded by Adewunmi Agbaje Succeeded by Sullivan Chime Senator for Enugu East …   Wikipedia

  • Adamu Aliero — Muhammad Adamu Aliero Governor of Kebbi State In office 29 May 1999 – 29 May 2007 Preceded by Samaila Bature Chamah Succeeded by Usman Saidu Nasamu Dakingari Senator for Kebbi Central …   Wikipedia

  • Joshua Dariye — Joshua Chibi Dariye Governor of Plateau State In office May 29, 1999 – 18 May 2004 Preceded by Musa Shehu Succeeded by Chris Alli Governor of Plateau Sta …   Wikipedia

  • Donald Duke — Governor of Cross River State In office 29 May 1999 – 29 May 2007 Preceded by Christopher Osondu Succeeded by Liyel Imoke Personal details Born …   Wikipedia

  • Orji Uzor Kalu — 7th Governor of Abia State In office May 29, 1999 – May 29, 2007 Preceded by Anthony Obi Succeeded by Theodore Orji Personal details Born …   Wikipedia

  • Diepreye Alamieyeseigha — Diepreye Solomon Peter Alamieyeseigha Diepreye Alamieyeseigha (right) with U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Howard F. Jeter (left), July 6, 2001 Governor of Bayelsa State In office 29 May 19 …   Wikipedia

  • May 2010 — was the fifth month of that year. It began on a Saturday and ended after 31 days on a Monday. International holidays (See Holidays and observances, on sidebar at right, below) Portal:Current events This is an archived version of Wikipedia s… …   Wikipedia

  • December 2009 — was the 12th month of that year. It began on a Tuesday and ended 31 days later on a Thursday. It was the last month of the 2000s decade. International holidays (See Holidays and observances, on sidebar at right, below) Portal:Current events This… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”