Some things you must always be unable to bear. Some things you must never stop refusing to bear. Injustice and outrage and dishonor and shame, no matter how young you are or how old you have got. Not for kudos and not for cash: your picture in the paper not money in the back either. Just refuse to bear them.' – William Faulkner
James Ibori
On the 5th of August 2006, political bigwigs in Delta State and beyond gathered in the popular town of Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, to celebrate with a Governor. Seven years after, reports emanating from same local government after enquiries to know if same celebration took place had it that it was celebrated in low keys with only seven traditional rulers in attendance and no dignitaries in attendance. Truly, Power is transient and evanescent. Quickly I began to search my archives to look for any write up done on any national newspaper on him and luckily enough, I got exactly what I wanted, written by a Journalist, Pedro Marvin. I will reproduce it below. Read More
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