PHOTOS From Chief James Onanefe Ibori's 55th Grand Birthday Party.

It was a gathering of the who is who in Delta State and across Nigeria as family,friends,political associates,traditional rulers and captains of industries gathered on sunday 4th August in Oghara-Delta to celebrate the 55th Birthday ceremony of the former Governor of Delta State Chief James Onanefe Ibori in his country home Oghara. Though Travailed, thousands of people still trooped out to his country home to honour a man CNN described as one of the most influential politicians in Nigeria in recent time. The activities kicked off with a thanksgiving service for Chief James Ibori at the First Baptist Church Ogharefe where prayers were held for Chief James Ibori and thereafter guests 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. It was a thing of joy as thousands came out in droves to celebrate Chief James Ibori who wss a guest of Queen Elizabeth in United Kingdom, it shows James Ibori is still loved by many and still very relevant in the scheme of things in Delta State. The event wouldn’t have been complete without music, as 911 entertainment thrilled the guests to beautiful renditions. . Also a novelty match was held between Warri United and Oghara United which ended in a 1-1 draw in honour of Chief James Ibori on Tuesday 6th August 2013 at the Oghara township stadium built by Ibori. Though professed guilty of corrupt practices in the UK, Ibori remains Loved by his people, friends and associates.
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