ejibaba:
13years 2010-2016...uhmmm

charix:
How is 2012 + 13 = 2016 kwanu? That's the part I'm still finding difficult to comprehend.

domido:
Can someone explain to me the rationale behind his release of 13yrs sentence in 2016 from 2012.

MayorofLagos:


There is somrthing called prisoner swaps between sovereign nations. Ibori is a high target criminal who looted the State. Im not sure but I suspect he is being swapped for a Briton in Nigerian jail. If thats the case, he will spend the rest of the sentence in his home country, Nigeria. So law enforcement will be waiting for him on arrival for forward transfer to prison for the remaining 9yrs of his sentence abroad. If EFCC reopen his case and he is tried and found guilty the judge might add more years to run concurrently or give recognition and commute his sentence to time served.

Rad1cal:


**** Ibori remains the godfather of Delta State politics even while in prison.

annibro:


A day in prison is counted as 2 days.
For example, from 12:00am - 11:59pm is day 1 and from 12:00noon - 11:59pm of same day is day 2 according to prison calender. Browse 4 more information

kokoA:
He is a common thief.

charix:
How is 2012 + 13 = 2016 kwanu? That's the part I'm still finding difficult to comprehend.


[UPDATE] Once again Nigerians spread wrong information as gospel truth. Not to worry, we're all here to learn. Did a Google search on the claim a prison day is equal to half a real day and the saying is a myth. Ibori is only coming back either because of a prison swap program or he's released on good behavior.

Source to clarify the prison days myth: https://www.quora.com/Is-it-true-that-a-day-in-prison-is-counted-as-2-days

MCRUEMUS:
IN THE PRISON WORLD NIGHT AND DAY ARE COUNTED AS 2 DAYS. ALTHOUGH DELTA IS D MOST CORRUPT AND DECEIPTIVE GOVT IN HUMAN EXISTENCE. HERE LIES AND FALSEHOOD ARE CELEBRATED.

SkyBlue1:


And what does that say about people of Delta State?

Psalm18:

Lol

You are pained. I understand.
I pity people of Delta if Ibori is your hero.

EnigmaticEnigma:


Keep playing ur naive card, or is it your hypocritical card

poo eating son of a retarrrrded goat.

Diff between me and u is I condemn them both, but u sing praises of thieves still.

illiteracy is when u keep opening ur mouth for these APC politicians to shhhit in, not knowing that u can aspire to be more in life than just a toilet...

dunce

dtruth3:

Okowa, others prepare for Ibori’s return from UK prison


Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and other associates of his predecessor, James Ibori, are preparing for his release from prison in London, the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016, an investigation by our correspondent has revealed.

Ibori was jailed 13 years in 2012, two years after his arrest by the Interpol in Dubai, the United Arab Emirate, in 2010, where he was hiding after fleeing Nigeria.

Despite several allegations of corruption, his trial and jail, the former governor still enjoys some support of a section of the state, particularly within his Urhobo ethnic nationality.

It was gathered that his friends, beneficiaries and supporters had begun moves to resuscitate his businesses and investments across the country to reintegrate him into the “system”.

His “enormous fortunes”, allegedly stolen from the state, was said to have been reduced after he left office in 2007 with the seizure of his property and cash by foreign governments.



In April 2012, at his conviction hearing, the UK Crown Prosecution Services justified the confiscation of Ibori’s choice property in London and South Africa worth over £6.4 million, were allegedly purchased “at the expense of some of the poorest people in the world”.

[b]Investigations by our correspondent revealed that his key allies and supporters in prominent political positions were preparing to resuscitate his businesses and stalled projects.

Okowa, who was part of Ibori’s eight-year government, is said to be in constant touch with him through intermediaries regularly sent to the UK.

The Communication Manager to the governor, Mr Jackson Ekwugum, who was contacted on the matter, declined comment.

But a close source to the government told our correspondent that Okowa’s regular emissaries to Ibori included a former chairman of the state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), an influential member of the State Transition Committee and official of the state organ which manages 13 per cent revenue accruing to oil communities.

The source said: “Ibori was instrumental to Okowa’s emergence as the candidate of the PDP as well as victory in the April governorship election. The governor is only showing his gratitude by giving Ibori’s allies key positions in his State Executive Council (Exco).

“Ms Erhiatake (‘Take) Ibori, daughter of the former governor, a first-time member of the House of Assembly, stunned political analysts when she emerged the chairman of the influential House Committee on Finance and Appropriation.[/b]

“The Managing Director of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Chief Williams Makinde, is a protégé of the former governor, who was instrumental to his emergence as DESOPADEC’s chief. Apart from being from Ibori’s clan, their relationship runs deep and it was Ibori who single-handedly made Makinde the National Treasurer of the PDP.”

Makinde was recently accused to using DESOPADEC to give N350 million lifeline to a near-comatose newspaper owned by the former governor.

There were also reports of contracts to Ibori through his daughter, including for the supply of vehicles to DESOPADEC.

But Makingde denied the reports in a statement by his spokesman, Prince Victor Orhomonokpaye.

He said the alleged transfer of DESOPADEC’s funds to the newspaper was unfounded.

Also, a worker of Ibori’s Western Delta University, Oghara, told our correspondent at the weekend that the institution was getting “assistance” from the state government.

The source, who spoke in confidence, added: “We have been assured that things will improve when our Oga returns to the country. We are beginning to see the signs.”

A check at the university’s permanent site in Ibori’s home town revealed that construction had picked up. The Vice Chancellor, Prof Austin Asagba, last month, told reporters that the school would move to its permanent site in March 2016 – about the time Ibori is expected to be released.

Our correspondent’s investigation revealed that the embattled former governor may yet face further trial in Nigeria when he returns.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is reportedly planning to appeal his controversial acquittal by an Asaba Court in 2009.

Shortly before he fled Nigeria in 2010, the EFCC had reopened investigation into allegations that Ibori used the state as security to borrow N40 billion.


http://thenationonlineng.net/okowa-others-prepare-for-iboris-return-from-uk-prison/

hollywater:
Are they like celebrating him or what?

Franzeez:


shame on u. Coming here to support a criminal.

lielbree:

It's a typographical error mofo

yomalex:
Like it or not this guy is loved. I served in Delta, they tell you it was Ibori that made people know there was/is money in Delta

law001:


Prison days are different from ours... morning 1 day night another day...

That's 2 days in one x the number of years.

2010- 2016. That's 6 years.

X 2 = 12 years + fews months he'll spend =13 years.

Pardon my poor maths.

Rad1cal:


**** Ibori remains the godfather of Delta State politics even while in prison.

MCRUEMUS:
LOVED BY WHO? THE MUMUS THAT HELPED HIM IN D STEALING

domido:
Can someone explain to me the rationale behind his release of 13yrs sentence in 2016 from 2012.

MEGA4BILLION:
from 2010 he was arrested to 2016 is 6.5years. for Jail Term 6.5years = 13years. 24hours is counted as 2days.

lielbree:

Yet u celebrate obj and buhari. Examine your own head first.

fejiroonaefe:
So happy they finally speak about it...can't wait for him to come out..we love you