Lucky Igbinedion

Lucky Igbinedion

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. [Guardian newspapers 20th January 2008] 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. [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7201026.stm BBC] ] [ [http://allafrica.com/stories/200801220097.html All Africa.com] ] The Benin Youth Council asked for an apology for statements implying he ran away from justice. [ [http://www.tribune.com.ng/22012008/news/news11.html Nigerian Tribune] ]

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*List of Governors of Edo State


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