Chief James Onanefe Ibori, former governor of Delta state, Nigeria has spoken, disproving reports making the rounds that he recently opened a Twitter account.
Chief Ibori was reported to have opened a Twitter account and tweeted “I’m excited to reunite with my people. The strength of any politician lies in hands of his followers” and “The energy yesterday was electrifying and intimidating. I’m grateful”.
When TheNewsGuru puts a call through to the former governor, he said, “I have not opened any Twitter account”.
Chief Ibori, who returned to Nigeria after serving a 13 year jail term and after his asset confiscation hearing was adjourned indefinitely on Friday, has said he is not quitting politics.
Chief Ibori made this intention known in the United Kingdom (UK) before he arrived Nigeria.
“What happens in African politics – you are in it until you die. I am a politician, I will always be a politician. I play the politics in my party and in my country for the good of my people”.
However, Chief Ibori is not allowed to hold any political office until after 10 years because of his conviction.
Chief Ibori further stated that his followers should disregard the Twitter account stressing that when he eventually start operating a Twitter account he will make an official statement about it.