He may be in a UK prison serving time for money laundering but that
didn't stop his 55th birthday party from taking place yesterday Sunday
August 4th. It was a gathering of the who is who in Delta state as
family, friends, political associates, traditional rulers and captains
of
industries gathered to celebrate the 55th birthday
ceremony of the former Delta State governor
in his country home Oghara. Continue..
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Ibori's daughters cutting their dad's birthday cake... |
The
activities kicked off with a thanksgiving service for Chief James Ibori
at the First Baptist Church Ogharefe where prayers were held and thereafter guest were entertained at a reception in his
country home Oghara. The occasion had in attendance past and present
members of the National Assembly, past and present members of Delta state
house of Assembly, past and present commissioners, top
politicians, traditional rulers and lots more. A novelty match
will be played in honour of Chief James Ibori on
Tuesday 6th August 2013 at the Oghara township stadium built by Ibori. More pics from the party below...