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James Ibori and the ‘somebodys’ and ‘nobodys’ of Nigeria
April 19, 2022
By Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani The most corrupt officials are often the most generous, but letting this system continue only preserves the giver’s power. This week, former Nigerian state governor James Ibori was sentenced by a British judge to 13 years in prison. He is guilty on two counts. One is corruption – a crime of which many … Continue reading James Ibori and the ‘somebodys’ and ‘nobodys’ of Nigeria
