The ancient town of Oghara in Ethiope West local Government Area of Delta was in a carnival mood on Saturday as former governor James Ibori arrived home after being deported to Nigeria on the completion of his jail term in a UK prison.
Mr. Ibori, who was convicted by a British court on charges of money laundering, arrived at the Benin Airport on Saturday aboard a chartered plane, IZYAIR, with registration number India Zulu Yanky (5NIZY). He was initially scheduled to land at Osubi Airport in Warri.
The flight, a Challenger 60, landed at Benin airport at about 2.25pm
Mr. Ibori stepped into his country home Oghara at about 3:30 pm.
His residence was thronged by well-wishers and political associates, who came to rejoice with him.
Outside of his residence, Oghara was in frenzy. Hundreds of people marched round the town carrying leaves while some painted their faces with chalk. Musical bands entertained the crowd at various points.
Ighoyota Amori, a former senator representing Delta Central, said the return of Mr. Ibori was a good omen to the people.
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