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The reaction of the former Delta State Governor was contained in a detailed statement on his Facebook page.

James Onanefe Ibori, former Delta State governor, has expressed sadness over the confiscation of over £100 million from him. A judge in London on Friday ordered the confiscation of 101.5 million pounds ($130.34 million) from the former governor who was convicted of fraud and money laundering in London in 2012. Judge David Tomlinson of Southwark…

“The Judge, in this case, has appeared to have cast aside any pretence of impartiality and has made an Order which is both wholly unrealistic and unrealisable. He has completely disregarded any arguments, evidence or expert witnesses in my favour. It was apparent during these last two days that he has forgotten many of the important elements of the case which is unsurprising as it almost 2 years since the case concluded...

Former governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, has said he was ready to appeal the latest United Kingdom (UK) forfeiture judgement against him,

An ex-convict and former governor of Delta State, James Onanefe Ibori, has vowed to appeal a United Kingdom court ruling on Friday ordering a seizure of 101.5 million pounds belonging to him. Delivering the confiscation order, Judge David Tomlinson of the Southwark Crown Court, said Ibori should pay the sum immediately or face an eight-year |

Convicted former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori has vowed to contest Southwark Crown Court's order confiscating his $130.34 million.