*Ibori is jailed for 13years but is expected to spend only four and a half years in prison.
The chances of ex-Governor James Ibori of Delta State to complete his jail term for money laundering in Nigeria looks remote.
It had been suggested that he could be repatriated from London to Nigeria to complete his jail term following an agreement between Abuja and London for Nigerians currently serving terms there to complete their sentence at home.
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because of this agreement,, there were speculations that Ibori might be transferred home.
A source in the UK High Commission said:
“We are not planning to allow Ibori be a beneficiary of the exchange policy, it is not targeted at him. Our laws are very strong on money laundering; the exchange programme does not cover such people like Ibori.So, he will complete his prison terms in the UK as part of our own contribution to your anti-corruption agenda.If he is brought to Nigeria, we are not sure if he would not be pardoned as a result of pressure from some people”
Responding to a question, the source added: “The Nigerian government has not made any request for the repatriation of Ibori home to complete his jail terms.”
A reliable source in government said: “There is no plan to bring Ibori home under any guise and we will not do so. We will be sending a wrong signal if we do so.
“This is an example of consequence of graft in public office; we want others to learn from Ibori’s experience. His conviction has strengthened our anti-corruption campaign.”
When contacted, the Press and Public Affairs Officer, Robert Fitzpatrick, only said: “The terms of agreement between the UK and Nigeria are not about one person, it is a long time agreement.”
The UK Minister of Justice, Mr. Jeremy Wright, and the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN), signed the prisoners’ exchange agreement.
Wright, who also met with the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof. Viola Onwuliri, and the Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, said about £1m [about N280m} would be made available by the British government for a “comprehensive reform of Nigerian Prisons.”culled
After a five-year legal ordeal, Ibori was jailed for 13 years in April 2012 by Justice Nicholas Pitts. the official figure alleged to have been laundered by Ibori was £50million, but it could be up to £250milllion.
Pitts found him guilty of money laundering and conspiracy to make instruments contrary to section 1 (1) (a) of the criminal act of 1977.
He is however expected to spend only four and a half years in prison
Is unfortunate that he has to complete is jail term, hope he learns from it.
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DeleteHow is it unfortunate? Abeg let him remain in britain for the duration of his sentence.
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abeg let him remain there, I hope he rots in jail as well.
DeleteHahahahahahha cnt wait to see my cousins but I told them the man rily stepped on serious toes,some people dnt want him bk
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ReplyDeleteThis is a welcome development, cos if dey send him to nigeria d remaining term will be in a private hospital or vip prison or even a state pardon
ReplyDeleteLwkmd ibori don enter one chance. Dem go celebrate his birthday till they are tired lmfao. Hahahaha 4years is still something o
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ReplyDeleteOga na oga,if u like leave him there in d uk ibori is still living lik a king,he still runz delta state fr there,am nt even sure he wld want 2 be transferred back.obj get ready coz he ll be back soon enough 2 face u#lady tee#
ReplyDeleteIgnorance is a bitch, hows Ibori running delta state from Uk jail house? Can you tell us.
Delete@ Leema, uduaghan is ibori's cousin and boy. Really feel sorry for Ibori sha after all they are all thieves. Na who them catch...
Deletetrust me ibori is running delta state from that prison, nigerian politicians are ridiculous...
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DeleteI almost shouted praise d Lord as if d money is mine. Let him stay dere cos bringing him back is as gud as letting him go scot-free. I don't know y sum pple support criminality. #LongHiss 4 yrs no b beans sumbodi fit graduate uni sef.
ReplyDeleteThank God for this news.if hes allowed to ome back home dat will end his stay in prison.enjoy ur stay in prison Ibori.dis news has rily gladdened my heart.
ReplyDeleteAre you aware that for around £10,000 cash payment made consultations with Ibori are brokered and arranged for politicians, contractors etc. He receives heavy duty visitors constantly in prison.
ReplyDeleteSounds unbelievable but I assure you it is the gospel truth. The man is still calling extremely serious shots in Nigeria and his word is law.
They should not just make the mistake of sending him back to Nigeria to complete his jail term... He'll just continue his atrocities from where he left off...
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Nigeria is a huge joke. I still can't understand why criminals should be celebrated. Can someone explain this to me?
ReplyDeleteWherz Lucky Igbenedion? Hws tht man still walking free? Kai!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThey should keep him in UK prison, if they bring him to Nigeria he is a free man.
ReplyDeleteI feel for him sha. Despite all....
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and am sure he will lie low for a few wks den he will go for one position again. yeye pipu. AIDEE
ReplyDeleteAll the politicians in this country are criminals,Ibori was imprisoned bcos he wasnt loyal to Obasanjo.What of Orji Uzor Kalu? That one was too difficult for Obj. Lucky Igbinedium nko? How about the Almighty Obj? Abeg make them free Ibori bcos no be only am de do money lundering. Every body in Nigeria Government is currupt.
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