The Asari-Toru Local Government chapter of the Labour Party in Rivers State has refuted claims that the state’s caretaker chairman, Hilda Dokubo, has been suspended. Reports on Friday suggested that Dokubo had been suspended by her Ward 3 and Asari-Toru LGA over allegations of financial misconduct and breach of party regulations.
However, the Asari-Toru LGA Labour Party Caretaker Committee, led by Horsfall Mac-Jay, issued a statement during an executive meeting affirming Hilda Dokubo’s position as the party’s chairman in the state. The committee urged the public to disregard the suspension claims, labeling them as the work of unidentified elements not recognized by the party.
The statement from the party reads: “It has just been brought to our attention that some agents of acrimony came up with an unfounded claim that our state chairman has been suspended by some phantom elements who are alien to our party membership register in Asari Toru. We want to call on the general public to disregard this purported claim, as Madam Hilda Dokubo is a person of high reputation and strong character, a defender of the interests of Asari-Toru; hence, no true son/daughter of Asari-Toru extraction can take such a cowardly move. Hilda Dokubo remains our party chairman and she has our support in Ward 3 and Asari-Toru LGA in general.”
The party reiterated Hilda Dokubo’s reputation and commitment to defending the interests of Asari-Toru, dismissing the suspension claims as baseless and unsupported by the true members of the Labour Party in the area.
Hilda Dokubo, an actress and activist, has been serving as the caretaker chairman of the Labour Party in Rivers State. She was appointed to the position to steer the party through a period of restructuring and to strengthen its presence in the state. Her leadership has been marked by efforts to unite party members and to build a strong and cohesive party structure capable of challenging the dominance of the ruling party in the state.
The suspension claims had caused a stir within the party, with some members expressing concerns over the potential impact on the party’s stability and unity. However, the swift rebuttal by the Asari-Toru LGA Labour Party Caretaker Committee has helped to calm nerves and to reaffirm the party’s commitment to its leadership.
The Labour Party in Rivers State has been working to position itself as a credible alternative to the ruling party, focusing on issues such as good governance, transparency, and accountability. Hilda Dokubo’s leadership has been seen as a key part of this effort, with her reputation and public profile helping to raise the party’s visibility and to attract new members.
The party’s statement also called on members to remain united and focused on their common goals, urging them to reject any attempts to sow discord or division within their ranks. The party emphasized the importance of working together to achieve their objectives and to build a strong and vibrant political movement capable of effecting positive change in Rivers State.
As the Labour Party continues its efforts to strengthen its presence and to build a broad-based coalition of support, the support of key figures like Hilda Dokubo will be crucial. Her leadership and commitment to the party’s principles and values will play a vital role in shaping its future and in achieving its goals.
