The Economic and Financial Crimes commission, EFCC, has vowed to arraign the former Delta governor, James Ibori on a 170 count charges.
Prior to his conviction on the United Kingdom, UK, EFCC had dragged Ibori before an Asaba High Court on a 170 count charge.
This followed allegations against the former governor bordering on diverting N40bn belonging to the state.
Ibori was also accused of trying to bribe ex-Chairman of the anti-graft agency, Nuhu Ribadu with $15m cash.
The court, however, struck out the 170 charges levelled against Ibori.
But, the anti-graft agency contested the Asaba High Court’s ruling at the Appeal Court, Benin Division.
Against the backdrop of the ruling, the report quoted the EFCC, in a statement as saying, “With this judgment, the coast is clear for Ibori to face trial in Nigeria upon the completion of his jail term in London.”
Speaking with Punch, a source said the commission would soon invite Ibori for questioning.
Ibori had on Saturday returned to Nigeria, after completing his jail term in the United Kingdom.
The Oghara-born politician was, however, picked up by operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, upon his arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
Explaining the rationale behind the agancy’s action, Director General of DSS, Lawal Daura told newsmen that Ibori was addressed on issues bordering on national interest.
Ibori has since arrived his hometown of Oghara, Delta State.
