Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has
ordered for the immediate and indefinite suspension of collection of all
revenues in Edo, especially in motor parks and others, until further notice
Governor Okpebholo has also ordered the State
Commissioner of Police to arrest anyone who flouts the order.
The Governor said he will review the issues
surrounding the collections soon and decide on the way forward.
“The collection of revenues in the State has been
suspended indefinitely. Anyone seen collecting revenues on behalf of the State
Government will be arrested.
“The Commissioner of Police is hereby ordered to
arrest anyone who flouts the order and collects any kind of revenues on behalf
of the State Government.
“The Governor will soon address the issues and concerns raised. He
will issue new directives soon. Until then, no one is authorised to collect
revenues on behalf of the State Government.”
Signed:
Hon. Fred Itua,
Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governo
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