“Shameless!” – Hilda Dokubo Blasts Tinubu’s Rivers Move

Hilda Dokubo, a veteran Nollywood actress and politician, has accused Nigerian President Bola Tinubu of plotting to take over Rivers State’s economy.

Dokubo declared this in response to Rivers State’s proclamation of a state of emergency and the six-month suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy.

Notably, the president imposed a six-month suspension on members of the House of Assembly, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy in addition to declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State.

During his national address on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Tinubu explained that his decision followed an assessment of the political crisis in the state, a move that has sparked mixed reactions nationwide.

The actress, however, responded in a post on her Instagram page, calling the President’s move “shameless” and saying he need to acknowledge his desire to annex Rivers State.

She wrote, “State of emergency because for two years we have had peace!

“State of emergency because you want to capture the economic soul of Rivers State!

“State of emergency because of one man?

“Shameless! Perhaps Mr. President should say he wants to annex Rivers State.”

“The Animal Farm by George Orwell should be given to every Rivers State citizen as palliative. Meantime, someone tell Mr Jones to rein in his pigs.”