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..

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...