Former Delta State governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has cautioned supporters of
his James Ibori, not to create more problems for him through unbridled
celebration of his
release from prison.
The London residence of Ibori has become a Mecca of sorts for Delta
politicians since his release.
The ex-convict was jailed for 13 years for money laundering and other
corruption related crimes.
Since his release, friends, family member and political associates have
been paying him visits in his London home.
Uduaghan, who spoke with Punch on phone, expressed concern that Ibori’s
well-wishers’ actions could expose him to more political problems.
Among politicians who have visited Ibori are House of Assembly Speaker
Monday Igbuya, Senator Ighoyota Amori and Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, who
sensationally declared that Ibori facilitated the emergence of Senate President
Bukola Saraki and House Speaker Yakubu Dogara. But Dogara has since denied
having any political relationship with Ibori.
Senator Nwaoboshi, in a video, said Ibori made a governor, senators
(himself as one), his daughter Eriatake Ibori a state lawmaker, among others.
The video drew public criticisms with many already calling for Ibori’s
extradition and prosecution in Nigeria.
Uduaghan, who is Ibori’s cousin, said such showoffs by Ibori’s supporters
could turn to haunt him.
He warned such utterance and boisterous celebration were capable of
creating more problems for the ex-convict.
His words: “For those going to London to see Chief James Ibori and
posting pictures and making statements, please stop it. We appreciate your love
for him. But you can go quietly without the unnecessary publicity.
”You are creating problems for him that you can never imagine. Nigeria is
a complex country and you must understand and respect people’s
sensibilities."
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