Nollywood veteran and politician Hilda Dokuba has denied reports of her suspension from the Labour Party, describing it as evidence of corruption pushing back.
It was reported that the actress was suspended from the party over alleged financial misconduct, abuse of office, and violations of party regulations.
But reacting in a video posted on her social media, Hilda Dokubo said that at no time was she suspended. She added that those mentioned in the publication are not members of Labour Party.
She said, “I was never suspended. Everybody in that publication is a non-Labour Party member because the Labour Party has a register and we know all our members, especially in Asaritorí which is a small community. So, these are all PDP boys carrying out the instructions of their master.
“So the question would be why? For over 30 years, I have worked in Nollywood with no blemish, no scandal. I have worked for 10 years with international organizations. Not one day was it mentioned that I took anything. Because my work is heavy on integrity and honour. Those are the things they investigate before any job is given to you.
“When they say you venture into politics; you get into murky water. This is corruption pushing back. This is why I am doing this broadcast this may just be one of several that would come. So let me preempt you.
“My lovers we have work to do. We are doing revalidation of membership and registering members, strengthening our wards. Stay focused do not get distracted. When people try to bribe you and you refuse to be bribed, they threaten you and you refuse to be threatened. They are most definitely going to look for a way to hurt you.
“At no time was I suspended. Had no time to have any dealings with money. We do not have money. I am the chairman of the Labour Party Rivers State, not a financial secretary or treasurer, I am not even an executive of Ward 3. So, I think they missed the point out there. So we go back to work,” she said.