In a scathing social media post, Hilda Dokubo, the chairman of the Rivers State Labour Party, has called out Minister Nyesom Wike over his handling of the Senate representation for Rivers State. Dokubo’s remarks come in response to Senator Ireti Kingibe’s comments on Wike’s performance in Abuja since taking office. In her post, Dokubo reminded Wike that as a minister, he has a responsibility to respect the democratic process and the people who elected Senator Kingibe to office. She highlighted Kingibe’s achievements in the Senate, including sponsoring several bills, and emphasized that it is Wike’s duty to support and work with her. However, Dokubo’s main criticism was aimed at the individuals Wike sent to represent Rivers State in the Senate. She claimed that many of them have not even introduced themselves to their constituents, let alone made any meaningful contributions....CONTINUE READING
Some of them have not coughed since they got to that Senate,” she said, using a popular Nigerian idiom to convey her frustration. Dokubo also pointed out that Rivers people are unaware of who these senators are and what they are doing in the Senate. They are sitting down there. We are waiting to hear them introduce themselves,” she said, emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency.
