Godbless Eduviere writes that former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori remains a force to be reckoned with in the politics of the state more than 17 years after leaving office. I am cocksure many would wonder why I coined in such legendary remark to title this story but after carefully studying the selfless nature and dateless legacies of the elder statesman, you would agree with me that Chief James Ibori is indeed a hero, a living legend, and an epitome of a true democrat. Born in 1959 to the family of late Chief Ukavbe Ibori and Mrs.
Comfort Ibori of Otefe in Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area of delta State, Nigeria, Ibori is typical of people born in August as he’s highly motivated, confident, creative, organized, social, adventurous, and a problem solver with persevering spirit which makes him a first-class leader and the people’s favorite. His early life was straightforward. He attended Baptist High School, Oghareki which is now Oghareki Grammar School and proceeded to the University of Benin where he studied Economics and Statistics and in the 1980s he moved to London, England where he met his wife, Theresa Ibori and worked in several reputable organizations.
Out of passion to serve and elevate lives, Ibori developed utmost interest in politics and joined the National Republican Convention (NRC) in 1990. In 1991, he was nominated to contest for the House of Representatives seat to represent Ethiope Federal Constituency but he lost to the Social Dem.
