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Governor Okpebholo suspends all revenue collections

Governor Monday Okpebholo has ordered the immediate and indefinite suspension of all revenue collections in Edo.

• November 13, 2024
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo [Credit: The Cable]

Governor Monday Okpebholo has ordered the immediate and indefinite suspension of all revenue collections in Edo, especially in motor parks, until further notice.

This was announced in a statement by Fred Itua, the governor’s chief press secretary, on Wednesday.

Mr Okpebholo also directed the police commissioner to arrest anyone who flouted the order.

“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 revenue on behalf of the state government.

“The governor will soon address the issues and the concerns raised and will issue new directives,” said the statement.

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