London court commences sentence hearing for James Ibori

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Delta, Headlines, State News Monday, April 16th, 2012

A London Court is set to sentence former Delta State governor, James Ibori, today. The beleagured ex-governor who pleaded guilty to 10 counts of fraud and money laundering charges to the tune of $250 million could face up to 10 years in jail, reports say.

James Ibori

James Ibori appeared at the Southwark Crown Court today where he will learn his fate. Reports say an emaciated looking Ibori had entered the court room clad in a dark suit and sporting a gold watch. He had gestured to his family and friends upon entering the court room, apparently reassuring them.

The ex-governor’s family weren’t the only ones who showed up in court for him, however. According to Sahara Reporters, a crowd of supporters had gathered outside the London court in a show of solidarity for Ibori.

The supporters soon got rowdy however, stirring trouble and even harassing the prosecutor in Ibori’s case. According to Sahara Reporters, there was a scuffle when court staff ordered the supporters to retreat from the open hallway and wait until their names were called from the list.

The supporters refused and at some point one of them shoved the prosecutor. Uniformed police officers were called in to clear the supporters.

-Saharareporter.comwp_posts