Nigerian actress-turned-politician Hilda Dokubo has been suspended as a member of the Labour Party in her ward in Asari Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The suspension comes after an emergency meeting of the party’s ward executive committee on July 15, where allegations of financial misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of party regulations were leveled against her.
“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 Ibama. Others signatories to the letter include the Women Leader, Osaki Dieypiriye, and the Publicity Secretary, Osaki Dokubo,” the News Agency of Nigeria reported.
The ward executives said the decision followed a thorough investigation into the allegations against the 54-year-old actress. “Substantial evidence has been uncovered to support our claims,” they argued.
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. “I am contesting to bring about positive change and make a difference in my constituency,” she had said.
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.
