Lucky Igbinedion

Former Governor of Edo State (1999-2007)

Date of Birth: 13/05/1957

Education: University of Wyoming; MBA, Jackson State University, Mississippi, USA, 1984.

Career: Governor, Edo State, 1999-2007.

Commentary: Reported to be suffering from AIDS, Igbinedion was lucky to avoid imprisonment after prosecutions for theft and fraud. He got away with a fine after his father prevailed on an old friendship with Tony Anenih to get the punishment reduced. His business interest in Sierra Leone, Skanga International, includes a petrochemicals company and a large fishing concern.  He moved operations to that country after being more vigorously pursued in South Africa than he would have liked. A South African business associate died with massive amounts of Igbinedion’s money in his care and litigation to regain control failed.