James Manager Kneeling before James IboriÂ
By Our Reporter
Contrary to speculations that Senator James Manager, representing Delta South in the National Assembly  knelt before former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori to beg him to support his governorship ambition in 2023, an associate of the  Senator has explained why he was seen kneeling before Ibori, in a picture that has gone viral
The source disclosed that it was just a sign of respect in Urhobo culture.
He confirmed the picture was taken on Wednesday when Manager paid Ibori a courtesy visit.
“Senator went to visit our elder, Ibori on Wednesday.
“Ibori is a senior, a king maker and an elder to him, being his former boss.
“Whenever you go to pay homage to an Urhobo elder or someone you hold in high esteem, you kneel down.
“It is a sign of appreciation for people to show who the person is to you.
“Things are just being twisted on social media.
“It is a personal relationship.
“You don’t expect the senator to stand up to address Ibori.
“Senator came to pay homage to him because he had not seen Ibori in a long time and he took drinks.
“Those are the drinks you see on the table in the picture