The Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in Rivers State, Hilda Dokubo, has publicly distanced herself from the Obidient Movement Advisory Council, rejecting her nomination as a member of the group.
Dokubo, in a statement issued on Wednesday night, clarified that she was not consulted before her name was included in the list of council members.
She reaffirmed her commitment to the Labour Party’s leadership under Barrister Julius Abure, stating that her role as LP chairman in Rivers State made it inconsistent for her to take on an additional advisory position within the Obidient Movement.
She also expressed concern over ongoing divisions within the Labour Party and urged for unity and reconciliation, aligning with the stance of the LP National Chairman, Abure, who has been advocating for internal party harmony.
Dokubo formally requested to be removed from the Obidient Movement Advisory Council, stating:
“My attention has been drawn to a list making the rounds on social media, purportedly by a group, the Obidient Movement Advisory Council, wherein my name was listed as a member of the Supporting Advisory Council.”
“I need to state clearly that I was not consulted by the organisers of the group before my name was included in the said list.”
“I must also state clearly that I am the state chairman of the Labour Party in Rivers State under the leadership of Barrister Julius Abure.”
“I can therefore not take on the burden of becoming a member of the Supporting Advisory Council of the Obidient Movement Advisory Council.”
Her rejection of the role underscores growing internal tensions within the Labour Party and the broader Obidient Movement, as efforts continue to bridge divides and strengthen party unity ahead of future political engagements.