James Ibori

James Ibori is a Nigerian politician who served as the governor of Delta State from 1999 to 2007. His tenure was marred by allegations of corruption and embezzlement of public funds. In 2012, he was convicted in the United Kingdom for money laundering—illegally transferring and hiding millions of dollars stolen from the Nigerian government. Ibori's case highlighted issues of political corruption and illicit financial activities in Nigeria and beyond, and he was sentenced to prison in the UK. His story reflects the challenges of governance, accountability, and the fight against corruption in developing countries.