Labour Party Suspends Hilda Dokubo Over Alleged Financial Misconduct

Nigerian actress turned politician, Hilda Dokubo has been suspended as a member of the Labour Party at her ward in Asari Toru Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State.

Dokubo’s suspension was blamed on her alleged involvement in financial misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of party regulations, among others.

Dokubo, the Labour Party’s chairperson in Rivers State was suspended on Thursday following an emergency meeting of the party’s ward executive committee held on July 15, the News Agency of Nigeria reported.

The suspension was conveyed through a letter addressed to the LP’s chairman of Asari Toru and signed by the ward Chairman, Ajalamonia Ibama; the Secretary, Lole Amacheer; and the Treasurer, Emmanuel Ibamathe.

Others signatories to the letter include the Women Leader, Osaki Dieypiriye, and the Publicity Secretary, Osaki Dokubo.

The ward executives said the decision followed a thorough investigation into the allegations against the 54-year-old actress.

They argued that substantial evidence had been uncovered to support their claims.

In 2022, Dokubo declared interest in contesting the Asalga/Akulga federal constituency in the House of Representatives under the Labour Party after two decades in the Nollywood industry.

The thespian made her Nollywood debut during her youth service in a 1992 film titled ‘Evil Passion’, and has featured in several other films including ‘Gone Forever’, ‘End of the Wicked’, and ‘My Goodwill’.

She also won the ‘Best Actress in a Supporting Role’ and the ‘Best Actress in a Comedy’ categories at the 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA).