The Labour Party (LP) in Rivers State has indefinitely suspended its Caretaker Chairman, Hilda Dokubo, following multiple petitions accusing her of gross misconduct, extortion, and negligence.

Dokubo’s suspension was initiated by her ward, Ward 3 of Asari-Toru Local Government Area (ASALGA). In a statement dated February 2, 2025, the suspension letter was signed by key ward executives, including Chairman O. C. Princewill, Vice Chairman Pastor Lucky Mac-Jaja Amachree, Secretary Florence Solomon, and Women Leader Iwowari George.

The letter, addressed to the Labour Party’s National Chairman, called for an immediate investigation into Dokubo’s alleged actions.

Among the allegations leveled against her are the unlawful inflation of fees for the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) screening and nomination forms during the recent local government elections, compromising party interests by negotiating party positions, and failing to properly account for party funds, allegedly diverting them for personal gain.

Dokubo is also accused of attempting to persuade other Labour Party candidates to sell out and employing a “divide and rule” strategy since her appointment as caretaker chairman, which has reportedly weakened the party’s structures in the state.

According to the statement, she failed to address the allegations despite multiple invitations. As a result, the party decided to suspend her from all activities indefinitely, pending further investigations.

The statement outlined specific findings, including claims that she inflated councilorship nomination fees from N5,000 to N8,000 and chairmanship fees from N10,000 to N15,000, adding a “service charge.” It also accused her of undermining the party’s interest during her 2023 House of Representatives election run by negotiating party positions and failing to address election irregularities such as missing result sheets.

In response, Dokubo dismissed the suspension, stating, "There was no suspension; some people were just trying their luck."