Lucky Igbinedion

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Lucky Igbinedion (born 13 May 1957) was governor of Edo State in Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007. He is a member of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP).He was declared wanted by the economic and financial crime commission on a 142 count of financial fraud.[1] He recently handed himself over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and is charged with 142 counts of corruption. This concerns claims that he embezzled $24 million (£12m) using front companies.[2][3] The Benin Youth Council asked for an apology for statements implying he ran away from justice.[4]

[edit] Web sources

  1. ^ Guardian newspapers 20th January 2008
  2. ^ BBC
  3. ^ All Africa.com
  4. ^ Nigerian Tribune

[edit] See also

  • List of Governors of Edo State
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