The Kingmaker

After six years of imprisonment, former governor of Delta state in Nigeria James Ibori has been released from prison in the UK after serving his time over money laundering charges. A number of his cronies who today find themselves in the corridors of power have wasted no time in rolling out the drums as it would seem that James Obori is still very relevant in today's political circles.
Sen, Peter Nwaoboshi representing the Delta north senatorial district gave a speech lauding the efforts of the illustrious son of Oghara who in his eulogy made Governors, Ministers and members of the National Assembly even while sitting in jail in the UK.

In parts of Delta state there has been celebrations as the arrival of James Ibori is been expected with great anticipation, he is been hailed as "The Hero of Our Time"
It is definitely true, that people deserve the leaders they get. I wonder if James Ibori was wrongfully imprisoned on money laundering charges? If not, why is he been celebrated and given a hero's welcome upon release from a UK prison? Was the money laundered not looted from our country Nigeria?  Yet, even members of the national assembly cheered when Sen. Nwaoboshi gave a speech hailing James Ibori for feats no other person he believes could achieve.
If James Ibori is the King maker and is capable of making Senators, Governors and members of the National Assembly, were is the power of the Nigerian electorate? were is the power of the Nigerian people to determine who their leaders are?