Lucky Igbinedion
| Lucky Nosakhare Igbinedion | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Edo State | |
| In office 29 May 1999 – 29 May 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Onyearugbulem |
| Succeeded by | Oserheimen Osunbor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 May 1957 |
Lucky Nosakhare Igbinedion (born 13 May 1957) was the 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).
Lucky Nosakhare Igbinedion was born on 13 May 1957.[citation needed] He is a son of Gabriel Igbinedion, Esama of the Kingdom of Benin.
Governor of Edo State
Lucky Nosakhare Igbinedion was elected governor of Edo State in April 1999 and was reelected in 2003. He held office from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007.
During this time, his wife, Eki Igbinedion, was active against the widespread sex trafficking of women from Edo State to Europe.[1]
After leaving office
In January 2008 he was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on 142 counts of financial fraud. This concerns allegations that he embezzled $24 million (£12m) using front companies. He handed himself over later that month.[2][3] The Benin Youth Council asked for an apology for statements implying he ran away from justice.[4]
References
- ↑ "Nigeria: How We Made Prostitution Unattractive for Italy-Bound Girls - Igbinedion". allAfrica.com. 23 September 2012.
- ↑ "Wanted Nigerian hands himself in". BBC. 21 January 2008.
- ↑ "Nigeria: Igbinedion Reports to EFCC, Detained". AllAfrica.com. 21 January 2008.
- ↑ Nigerian Tribune
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