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There are indications that former two-time governor
of Edo State, Lucky Igbinedion will be arraigned at the Federal High
Court, Benin today by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
(EFCC) to face a 26-count charge of alleged unlawful conversion and
criminal diversion of 25 billion naira state government shares in two
banks.

Mr Igbinedion who ruled Edo State between 1999 –
2003, had earlier been convicted and sentenced to three months
imprisonment following charges of corruption brought against him by the
EFCC.

He was however given an option of fine after a plea bargain.

Patriarch of Igbinedion family and father of the
former governor, Gabriel Igbinedion early yesterday morning with
several former associates of Governor Igbinedion who served in his
administration were sighted at the Edo State government house,
allegedly having consultation with the state governor, Adams Oshiomhole.

It was however not clear what he discussed with the
governor, but his visit to Government House yesterday fuelled strong
speculations making rounds in Benin City that the visit may not be
unconnected with the pending EFCC case against his son.

A Government House source who spoke on condition of anonymity said
“My brother, we are also surprised that the big man is in government
house this early. Mind you his son is due to face EFCC again, I guess
he is doing all he can to prevail on the state government to do all it
can to save him from going to jail, like he did at his first charge in
Enugu.”