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I wonder when deltans would wake up from the state of comatose

donogaga:
An early indication that Ibori’s influence had not waned in the politics of Delta state and Nigeria at large.

In fact, all the current Senators representing the three zones of the state are Ibori loyalists, having served as Commissioners under him.

From Senator James Manager, who currently represents Delta South in the Federal House of Assembly to Senator Ighoyota Amori (Delta Central), a die-hard Ibori loyalist and Peter Nwaoboshi, (Delta North), the trio remains Ibori’s men any day.

Senator Manager, now a fourth term lawmaker, was not just a powerful Commissioner of works under Ibori, he was also the pioneer chairman of the PDP in the state in Ibori’s administration.

Chief Amori, who, like the ex-governor, hails from Ethiope West LGA of the state and currently represents the Central zone, comprising mainly Urhobo people, boasts of holding forth for the jailed politician while he’s away doing time in London.

Nwaoboshi, PDP chairman under Uduaghan also held several positions under Ibori, including being Commissioner of various ministries.

Ibori’s influence (infamous as it might be) in Delta State goes beyond just the aforementioned. He also has many loyalists in other spheres of the state’s politics.

From Evelyn Oboro, member representing Uvwie, Sapele and Okpe Federal Constituency in the House of Representative to Daniel Mayuku, ex-Chairman House Committee on Appropriation to the new Speaker Monday Igbuya, Ibori’s name resonates when their political history is read.

Among Ibori’s relatively new political loyalists are Talib Tebite, Tim Owhefere, Michael Diden, Reuben Izeze, Orezi Esievo and Toju Abigor.

In addition, Okowa, who reportedly paid a ‘thank you’ visit to Ibori in his cell in London just after his election, was said to have handed a list of aides by the former governor at least 40 percent of names sent in by Ibori.

For instance, of the twelve Commissioners recently selected by Okowa, at least five had served under Ibori, while Ovie Agas, the Secretary to the State Government was one of his boys.

The words of Senator Amori, a serving lawmaker who represents Delta central is instructive to fully understand Ibori’s domineering influence over the politics of the state.
Hear him, “First, there is no doubt that Ibori’s absence created a vacuum because we lost his physical leadership. I will tell you categorically that even though he is not around, Ibori is around. We have lost nothing, we have lost his physical presence but his political presence, his leadership is still very much with us, so his absence is felt but probably we would have done better than we are doing now but from what we know we have lost nothing.

Bro, He's the Last Don.

buJu234:
ibori is like the Tinubu of delta state.

if not for his wrong/miss calculation or greed; he would have just allowed GEJ be when GEJ was moving from VP to acting president.

he made the greatest mistake by commonizing and fighting against GEJ; that was why the full force of the federal govt. under GEJ was released on him; which led to him being jailed for corruption.

remember Alamisaya/Dareiye/Tinubu etc were more corrupt than Ibori.

but Alamisaya/Dareiye/Tinubu etc used their brain when dealing with GEJ during the transition time (from VP to acting president)
while Ibori didnt.

u really know what happened, but u don't blame him much, especially considering his status & level in Yar’Adua's govt. And he was still seeing Goodluck as d boy-boy that use to carry bag for DSP. that was just his error but we still prefer him to uduaghan & Okowa combined

redcliff:
You must be blind. Which elumelu are you talking of?

You are the blind one here,
That's Ndudi Elumelu. Tony Elumelu elder brother. A former house of rep member

Who is IBORUN? Is he a Freedom Fighter?

lewizylee:
I wonder when deltans would wake up from the state of comatose

After nigerians must have woken up from their present death. for delta, we go say, stories that touch

Ugosample:
Maybe it's another Elumelu that you saw, because the Elumelu that I know is not there o

Thats Ndudi and not the Tony that you know.

They are brothers

GudluckIBB:
You are the blind one here,
That's Ndudi Elumelu. Tony Elumelu elder brother. A former house of rep member

Lol. No vex

donogaga:
The Last Don.


Even while he was in jail, James Ibori was still the political decision maker of Delta state. He served as the power behind the throne of Delta Gov, Ifeanyi Okowa from London Prison.


Until he fell out of favour with ‘the powers that be’ after the death of late President Umar Yar’Adua, James Ibori held sway not only in his political space in Delta State, but also within that of Nigeria.



A highly influential politician I must say, Ibori dominated the politics of Delta State, first as a governor, then as a kingmaker, succeeding in unilaterally installing his cousin, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan as his successor in 2007.

Take note, Ibori is not called Odidigborigbo of Africa for nothing. Even in far away London, in the United Kingdom, Ibori still wields enormous influence. He determines, to a large extent, who gets what, when and how in the oil-rich state.

He's so much loved back home.

He's The "Last Don"

Mr man shut up! All these lies you are writing are for your fellow delta clans men to believe and not the general public! Loved only by fellow looters and know nothing youths like you hoping to one day steal like him probably!


Holds sway in the u.k then he got locked up like a dog for 5 years? Don of nigerian politics that your fellow_dunce of a brother chased out of nigeria to dubai?


That's all you ss people know! Praising looters and killers who cheat you people and come back to oppress and laugh at you all!



Rubbish!

redcliff:
Lol. No vex

Peace!
One Love!!!
Compliments of the Season!!!!!

We have a long way to go in this country. See how we dey happy dey rush to celebrate thief of the federal republic of Nigeria

Afam4eva:
Where did you see Elumelu? or should i say, which Elumelu are you referring to cos the ones i know isn't in any of those pics.

Last pic far right,he is the younger brother of the uba boss.

priceaction:
Nigerian politicians sha. That's why those oyinbo will not take many of them serious. I for see blood politics in Delta state soon more than before,( though am not praying for that). I am seeing ibori, being a strong warlord coming back to politics with many followers which may not go down to some presently self acclaimed big politicians in Delta state. I believe not everyone will do ibori asss leaking. Time will tell.

Respected opinion,you can tell from ibori's face that it's been a long time the vampire drank blood.

Afam4eva:
Where did you see Elumelu? or should i say, which Elumelu are you referring to cos the ones i know isn't in any of those pics.

Elumelu tony has brothers. That one of the brother who was contesting for governorship in Delta state

biggz82:
We have a long way to go in this country. See how we dey happy dey rush to celebrate thief of the federal republic of Nigeria

While I don't support embezzlement, but can you honestly tell me that ibori is the only corrupt person in Nigeria. Is amaechi, buhari, wike, tinubu, saraki etc not corrupt? What about babachir, Danjuma, abacha, babangida, sanusi, el rufai, kalu are these one saints also? I may not liked what he did, but ibori brought massive development to delta state. No governor dead or alive of delta state has surpassed his achievement. That is why he is so much loved. Come to delta state and see the up swelling of love for him.

momentarylapse:
Mr man shut up! All these lies you are writing are for your fellow delta clans men to believe and not the general public! Loved only by fellow looters and know nothing youths like you hoping to one day steal like him probably!


Holds sway in the u.k then he got locked up like a dog for 5 years? Don of nigerian politics that your fellow_dunce of a brother chased out of nigeria to dubai?


That's all you ss people know! Praising looters and killers who cheat you people and come back to oppress and laugh at you all!



Rubbish!

While I don't support embezzlement, but can you honestly tell me that ibori is the only corrupt person in Nigeria. Is amaechi, buhari, wike, tinubu, saraki etc not corrupt? What about babachir, Danjuma, abacha, babangida, sanusi, el rufai, kalu are these one saints also? I may not liked what he did, but ibori brought massive development to delta state. No governor dead or alive of delta state has surpassed his achievement. That is why he is so much loved. Come to delta state and see the up swelling of love for him.
108. nams77:

nams77:
While I don't support embezzlement, but can you honestly tell me that ibori is the only corrupt person in Nigeria. Is amaechi, buhari, wike, tinubu, saraki etc not corrupt? What about babachir, Danjuma, abacha, babangida, sanusi, el rufai, kalu are these one saints also? I may not liked what he did, but ibori brought massive development to delta state. No governor dead or alive of delta state has surpassed his achievement. That is why he is so much loved. Come to delta state and see the up swelling of love for him.
108. nams77:

We are dealing with the topic of the thread which is ibori so please don't go off point! He may not be the only corrupt goat in nigeria but when we jam on another thread dealing with another man's crimes then we can chop it up!


What development are you even talking about? The one in oghara or the entire state! Delta is still backward, with poor infrastructure, poor educational facilities and environmental challenges so what are you hinging your praise for him on? Even his brother that came after him also stole you guys blind! Abeg make we see road!

@ OP I am worried you do not know what the word dapper means...

momentarylapse:
We are dealing with the topic of the thread which is ibori so please don't go off point! He may not be the only corrupt goat in nigeria but when we jam on another thread dealing with another man's crimes then we can chop it up!


What development are you even talking about? The one in oghara or the entire state! Delta is still backward, with poor infrastructure, poor educational facilities and environmental challenges so what are you hinging your praise for him on? Even his brother that came after him also stole you guys blind! Abeg make we see road!

Corruption is relative. I am not proud of his actions but the way you guys go about him makes me sick. We have bigger thieves in Nigeria and we cannot be treating one small fry in isolation. I find your position quite worrisome. So because the topic centers on ibori, we cannot treat or discuss other issues related to this? This quite a narrow view.
I want to believe you are not situated in delta state and hence cannot measure the pulse of the people. I have spent over 3decades in delta state and I qualify to speak extensively on affairs that bothers on delta state and the Niger Delta at large.pls and pls, don't rely on news paper reportage. We are on ground here and we say the man did credibly well. End of Discussion

...loved by his people...africans where sold for pieces of mirror, jewelry, clothe n other petty stuff by their chiefs whom they loved n its stil going on in d 21st century; meanwhile in china n japan n other saner climes such would probably have bin shot in d chest n hunged upside down 2drown from their bleed...africa my africa who has bewitched you so much!!!
Ibori is loved but his successors he imposed on his people 2carry out HIS WISHES are hated??

Hmmm...like when they line up for identification and the distraught lady behind the one way glass says,.....'yes, it is the second man on the left..... the one who.... raped me.'

Nigerians need enough suffering to elevate their thinking. Corruption CAN NEVER END under this structure. When they should all be there to konk his head and slap his face... what do you expect, a dog cannot eat a dog.

momentarylapse:
We are dealing with the topic of the thread which is ibori so please don't go off point! He may not be the only corrupt goat in nigeria but when we jam on another thread dealing with another man's crimes then we can chop it up!


What development are you even talking about? The one in oghara or the entire state! Delta is still backward, with poor infrastructure, poor educational facilities and environmental challenges so what are you hinging your praise for him on? Even his brother that came after him also stole you guys blind! Abeg make we see road!

you are just being unnecessarily noisy, Delta is not developed? did u say only Oghara is? which state are you from so we can start from there? if you so much hate corruption why haven't u done anything about what your nama government is doing to you now? if your real identify is this nonsense you claiming here, your govt wouldn't have signed budget of over 6trillion naira & not even a pin to show for it. na Ibori matter u wan take shine. $1=#500, bank stamp duty scam etc

donogaga:
The Last Don.


Even while he was in jail, James Ibori was still the political decision maker of Delta state. He served as the power behind the throne of Delta Gov, Ifeanyi Okowa from London Prison.


Until he fell out of favour with ‘the powers that be’ after the death of late President Umar Yar’Adua, James Ibori held sway not only in his political space in Delta State, but also within that of Nigeria.



A highly influential politician I must say, Ibori dominated the politics of Delta State, first as a governor, then as a kingmaker, succeeding in unilaterally installing his cousin, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan as his successor in 2007.

Take note, Ibori is not called Odidigborigbo of Africa for nothing. Even in far away London, in the United Kingdom, Ibori still wields enormous influence. He determines, to a large extent, who gets what, when and how in the oil-rich state.

He's so much loved back home.

He's The "Last Don"

but he's a thief

nams77:
Corruption is relative. I am not proud of his actions but the way you guys go about him makes me sick. We have bigger thieves in Nigeria and we cannot be treating one small fry in isolation. I find your position quite worrisome. So because the topic centers on ibori, we cannot treat or discuss other issues related to this? This quite a narrow view.
I want to believe you are not situated in delta state and hence cannot measure the pulse of the people. I have spent over 3decades in delta state and I qualify to speak extensively on affairs that bothers on delta state and the Niger Delta at large.pls and pls, don't rely on news paper reportage. We are on ground here and we say the man did credibly well. End of Discussion

Bro I suggest u stop wasting ur time on that guy.if he wants to better Nigeria as he wants us to believe, Let him start from 29/05/2015

nams77:
Corruption is relative. I am not proud of his actions but the way you guys go about him makes me sick. We have bigger thieves in Nigeria and we cannot be treating one small fry in isolation. I find your position quite worrisome. So because the topic centers on ibori, we cannot treat or discuss other issues related to this? This quite a narrow view.
I want to believe you are not situated in delta state and hence cannot measure the pulse of the people. I have spent over 3decades in delta state and I qualify to speak extensively on affairs that bothers on delta state and the Niger Delta at large.pls and pls, don't rely on news paper reportage. We are on ground here and we say the man did credibly well. End of Discussion

Credibly well in what way. The yardstick we use to rate leadership in Nigeria is just so ignorantly mediocre. The quality of leadership is legacy, the ability to sustain and improve quality. Even generation after generation of the humble mosquito has improved capacity and productivity. If a lion (what you call Ibori) gave birth to a dog (what you called puppy faced Uduagan) who did next to nothing in 8 years, then Ibori is the sole cause. Look at Lagos State. That is a small example of good leadership, the ability to REPRODUCE SUCCESS in increasing measure. That is why the expectations of Lagosians is so high and their governors have no option but to perform. What has been the performance of subsequent Delta governors. Lagos has developed a system of good governance.

The reason why folks are crazy about Ibori is out of starvation. They long for the 'good old days'. That in itself shows Ibori failed because he should have institutionalised his successes so whether he is there or not Delta will be great. So I don't buy this 'strong man' mentality. It is failure, pure and simple. And I say it for this federal government. The legacy it leaves will be the yardstick of its quality, not some borehole here and there or some tarred road, but the ability to build institutions by its selfless actions. IBORI BUILT INSTITUTIONS FOR HIMSELF. HE IS AN INSTITUTION. THAT IS FAILURE.

2shur:
God punish you. you be confirm slowpoke. he provided roads..schools..hospitals. u r a slave for life. these are basic amenities of a non corrupt govt. why was he a gov b4. fool. all thoze poorly patch patch roads. quack hospitals abd shiiit

u ar lacking in communication skills n proper reasoning....

Afam4eva:
Where did you see Elumelu? or should i say, which Elumelu are you referring to cos the ones i know isn't in any of those pics.

Ever heard of Ndudi Elumelu? Even the physical resemblance alone must tell you something....

Are you guys surprised? It's only a community of thieves that celebrate big thieves. Welcome back king of thieves.

Reference:
Credibly well in what way. The yardstick we use to rate leadership in Nigeria is just so ignorantly mediocre. The quality of leadership is legacy, the ability to sustain and improve quality. Even generation after generation of the humble mosquito has improved capacity and productivity. If a lion (what you call Ibori) gave birth to a dog (wwhat you called puppy faced Uduagan) who did next to nothing in 8 years, then Ibori is the sole cause. Look at Lagos State. That is a small example of good leadership, the ability to REPRODUCE SUCCESS in increasing measure. That is why the expectations of Lagosians is so high and their governors have no option but to perform. What has been the performance of subsequent Delta governors. Lagos has developed a system of good governance.

The reason why folks are crazy about Ibori is out of starvation. They long for the 'good old days'. That in itself shows Ibori failed because he should have institutionalised his successes so whether he is there or not Delta will be great. So I don't buy this 'strong man' mentality. It is failure, pure and simple. And I say it for this federal government. The legacy it leaves will be the yardstick of its quality, not some borehole here and there or some tarred road, but the ability to build institutions by its selfless actions. IBORI BUILT INSTITUTIONS FOR HIMSELF. HE IS AN INSTITUTION. THAT IS FAILURE.

uduaghan messed up & it affected their relationship

nams77:
While I don't support embezzlement, but can you honestly tell me that ibori is the only corrupt person in Nigeria. Is amaechi, buhari, wike, tinubu, saraki etc not corrupt? What about babachir, Danjuma, abacha, babangida, sanusi, el rufai, kalu are these one saints also? I may not liked what he did, but ibori brought massive development to delta state. No governor dead or alive of delta state has surpassed his achievement. That is why he is so much loved. Come to delta state and see the up swelling of love for him.
108. nams77:

The desire of a hundred million people does not make it right. We have seen a classic example of this present Federal government so far. There is a lot of ignorance out there, that is why folks like Ibori, IBB, etc had support for so long. In 30, 50, 100 years from now, Deltans will rewrite history when they will have sorted themselves out.

Reference:
Credibly well in what way. The yardstick we use to rate leadership in Nigeria is just so ignorantly mediocre. The quality of leadership is legacy, the ability to sustain and improve quality. Even generation after generation of the humble mosquito has improved capacity and productivity. If a lion (what you call Ibori) gave birth to a dog (what you called puppy faced Uduagan) who did next to nothing in 8 years, then Ibori is the sole cause. Look at Lagos State. That is a small example of good leadership, the ability to REPRODUCE SUCCESS in increasing measure. That is why the expectations of Lagosians is so high and their governors have no option but to perform. What has been the performance of subsequent Delta governors. Lagos has developed a system of good governance.

The reason why folks are crazy about Ibori is out of starvation. They long for the 'good old days'. That in itself shows Ibori failed because he should have institutionalised his successes so whether he is there or not Delta will be great. So I don't buy this 'strong man' mentality. It is failure, pure and simple. And I say it for this federal government. The legacy it leaves will be the yardstick of its quality, not some borehole here and there or some tarred road, but the ability to build institutions by its selfless actions. IBORI BUILT INSTITUTIONS FOR HIMSELF. HE IS AN INSTITUTION. THAT IS FAILURE.

U mean fg's recession legacy?

Any fool with slush of stolen cash and a willingness to deploy same for devlish aims can command loyalty among idiots, failures, thugs and fools. If ibori commands your loyalty, kindly choose which of the above segments you fall under. Your adoration of this commin thief who commenced his career as a petty thief is disgusting.

donogaga:
An early indication that Ibori’s influence had not waned in the politics of Delta state and Nigeria at large.

In fact, all the current Senators representing the three zones of the state are Ibori loyalists, having served as Commissioners under him.

From Senator James Manager, who currently represents Delta South in the Federal House of Assembly to Senator Ighoyota Amori (Delta Central), a die-hard Ibori loyalist and Peter Nwaoboshi, (Delta North), the trio remains Ibori’s men any day.

Senator Manager, now a fourth term lawmaker, was not just a powerful Commissioner of works under Ibori, he was also the pioneer chairman of the PDP in the state in Ibori’s administration.

Chief Amori, who, like the ex-governor, hails from Ethiope West LGA of the state and currently represents the Central zone, comprising mainly Urhobo people, boasts of holding forth for the jailed politician while he’s away doing time in London.

Nwaoboshi, PDP chairman under Uduaghan also held several positions under Ibori, including being Commissioner of various ministries.

Ibori’s influence (infamous as it might be) in Delta State goes beyond just the aforementioned. He also has many loyalists in other spheres of the state’s politics.

From Evelyn Oboro, member representing Uvwie, Sapele and Okpe Federal Constituency in the House of Representative to Daniel Mayuku, ex-Chairman House Committee on Appropriation to the new Speaker Monday Igbuya, Ibori’s name resonates when their political history is read.

Among Ibori’s relatively new political loyalists are Talib Tebite, Tim Owhefere, Michael Diden, Reuben Izeze, Orezi Esievo and Toju Abigor.

In addition, Okowa, who reportedly paid a ‘thank you’ visit to Ibori in his cell in London just after his election, was said to have handed a list of aides by the former governor at least 40 percent of names sent in by Ibori.

For instance, of the twelve Commissioners recently selected by Okowa, at least five had served under Ibori, while Ovie Agas, the Secretary to the State Government was one of his boys.

The words of Senator Amori, a serving lawmaker who represents Delta central is instructive to fully understand Ibori’s domineering influence over the politics of the state.
Hear him, “First, there is no doubt that Ibori’s absence created a vacuum because we lost his physical leadership. I will tell you categorically that even though he is not around, Ibori is around. We have lost nothing, we have lost his physical presence but his political presence, his leadership is still very much with us, so his absence is felt but probably we would have done better than we are doing now but from what we know we have lost nothing.

Bro, He's the Last Don.

WizBLANCE:
I fear anybody that is not afraid of Nigerians.

Lol.

I tell u.

We have serious problem in this country.