The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, announced on Wednesday the immediate halt of all revenue collection activities across the state, especially in motor parks and similar locations, until further notice.
Okpebholo and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, took their oaths of office on Tuesday, administered by the state’s Chief Justice, Daniel Okungbowa, at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.
According to a statement from the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the governor has instructed the state Commissioner of Police to apprehend anyone who violates this directive.
The statement read, “The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate and indefinite suspension of all revenue collections in Edo, especially in motor parks and similar areas, until further notice.
“The governor stated that he would review the issues surrounding the collections soon and decide on the way forward.
“The collection of revenues in the state has been suspended indefinitely.”
The governor warned that anyone found collecting revenue on behalf of the state government would face arrest.
“The Commissioner of Police is hereby ordered to arrest anyone who flouts the order and collects any kind of revenue on behalf of the state government.
“The governor will soon address the issues and concerns raised. He will issue new directives shortly. Until then, no one is authorised to collect revenue on behalf of the state government,” the statement stated.
