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Omo-Agege Celebrates Ibori At 68, Pays Tribute To His Leadership Legacy

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    Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has congratulated former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on his 68th birthday, describing him as a statesman whose leadership and enduring contributions have continued to shape the political and socio-economic development of Delta State and the Niger Delta.   In a goodwill message, Omo-Agege said Ibori’s tenure as governor was marked by purposeful leadership, courageous decision-making and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the state.   He noted that the former governor laid a solid foundation for…

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Your Contributions To The growth And Development Of The State Remain Significant, Oborevwori Tells Ibori At 68.

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    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on the occasion of his 68th birthday, describing him as a dynamic leader whose contributions to the growth and development of the state remain significant.   In a congratulatory message issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the governor praised Ibori for his leadership during his tenure as governor between 1999 and 2007, saying he inspired many through his vision, resilience and commitment to public service.…

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Dafinone Celebrates Ibori At 68, Lauds Ex-Governor’s Lasting Legacy

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By Efe Joseph   Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has congratulated former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on the occasion of his 68th birthday, describing him as an exceptional leader whose vision and commitment to public service have continued to shape the fortunes of Delta State and the Niger Delta. In a statement issued to commemorate the former governor’s birthday, Dafinone said Ibori’s administration laid a solid foundation for the growth and development of Delta State through strategic investments in infrastructure,…

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Day Ibori Stormed Asaba For Oborevwori’s Third Anniversary

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By Nelson Egware     The atmosphere at the Dome Event Centre, Asaba, on May 29, 2026, was charged with celebration, gratitude and political symbolism. While the official occasion was the 2026 Delta State Thanksgiving and Praise Day, marking the third anniversary of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration, one development captured the attention of political observers and stakeholders alike, the unexpected but significant appearance of former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori. For many, Ibori’s presence at the event was more than a mere attendance at a state function. It…

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Dafinone Hails Chief James Onanefe Ibori At 67

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The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District at the national Assembly, Okakuro Ede Omueya Dafinone, has congratulated former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori on his 67 birthday.   Senator Ede Dafinone in his birthday wishes described Chief James Onanefe Ibori as a leader, an elder statesman with resilience, courage and enduring commitment in laying foundations for the upliftment Urhobo Nation.   According to the statement, signed by the Senator, “On this special occasion of your 67th birthday, I join family, friends, political associates, and well-wishers in celebrating…

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You Saved The ‘Assault On My Legacy’, Ibori Tells Daughter Erhiatake At 45

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Former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, has pen a heart touching letter to his daughter, Erhiatake, member representing Ethiope Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives.   Chief  Ibori in his letter disclosed that he is proud of his daughter’s boldness, fearlessness and she is a principled leader that has stood firm against compromise.   Read the message from father to Daughter below Erhiatake, Today 45 years ago, God almighty gave you to the family. I celebrate you with immense pride and gratitude. Over the years, you…

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Uduaghan At 70: Ibori Pen Memories, Remember Their Younger Days In Mosoga, Ogharefe

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Brother Emma, Seventy years! As I pen these words, I am filled with nostalgia for our early days growing up in the backwaters of Mosogar and Ogharefe, and joy for the remarkable man you have become—a statesman. Your journey as a brilliant professional and accomplished medical doctor, coupled with your achievements as a public servant and later as Governor of Delta State, places you firmly among the ranks of distinguished elder statesmen. Congratulations! I am truly honored to call you my elder brother. Looking back to our early years, I…

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Tinubu, Atiku, Okowa, Ribadu, Ibori: The Controversies, The Truth

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By Tony Eluemuno   Since 1999 controversy has trailed Chief James Onanefe Ibori, controversy actions as his name has been selling newspapers though he has remained a reticent, private but effective political manoeuvre and game-changing action man. And his staying power is intriguing; just when you think he is down and out, he is not only up but galloping away. He has hardly granted an interview in a decade, yet every step he takes causes a raucous discourse resulting in faulty conclusions. Take his relationship with His Excellency, President Bola…

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Is Ibori Heading To APC, After Meeting With Jagaban

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Nigerians are curious to know about the next move of Chief James Onanefe Ibori following an alleged meeting with his former colleague, Bola Ahmed Tinubu in an undisclosed location. Ibori, the Odidigborigbo of Africa was the governor of Delta state while Bola Ahmed Tinubu was the governor Lagos state from 1999-2003 and they were both friends Sources from the APC disclosed that Ibori will officially join the APC before the governorship and State Assembly election and allegation that is yet to be confirm from the camp of Odidigborigbo. Chief James…

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Ibori, Uduaghan, Edevbie, 52 Others Shun PDP Campaign Council Inauguration

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  The crisis rocking the Delta State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP is far from over as the party’s National Leader, Chief James Ibori, the immediate past governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, Principal Secretary to late President Musa Yar’Adua and other party’s bigwigs today shunned the inauguration of Delta State PDP Campaign Management Committee. It was visibly clear that other notable party chieftains that snubbed the inauguration of the campaign council to support the governorship aspiration of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori were the inactive lawmaker representing Delta South Senatorial…

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