Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has ordered for the immediate suspension of collection of all revenues in Edo, especially in motor parks and others, until further notice
Governor Okpebholo also ordered the State Commissioner of Police to arrest anyone who flouts the order.
A statement from the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor,Fred Itua, said the Government will review the issues surrounding the collections soon and will decide on the way forward.
The statement reads: “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.”
