The Pope, James Ibori and Lucky Igbinedion

As Pope John Paul II was dying he sent for James Ibori and Lucky Igbinedion to come to the Vatican.  When they arrived, they were ushered to his bedroom.

As they entered, the clergyman held out his hands and motioned them to sit on each side of the bed.

The Pope grasped their hands, sighed contentedly, smiled and stared at the ceiling.

For a time, no one said anything. Both Ibori and Igbinedion were touched and flattered that the old Pope would ask them to be with him during his final moment. They were also puzzled because the Pope never gave any indication that he liked either one of them... Finally, Ibori asked, "Father, wetin you ask two of us to come here for?"

The old Pope mustered up some strength & said weakly, "Jesus died between two thieves ...I would like to die like him"