Gov Okpebholo suspends revenue collection indefinitely, orders police enforcement

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the immediate and indefinite suspension of all revenue collection activities in the state, including those at motor parks.

This directive will remain in effect until further notice.

In a statement released on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Governor Okpebholo emphasized the seriousness of the directive and instructed the State Commissioner of Police to arrest anyone found defying the order.

The governor explained that the decision was necessary to address issues surrounding revenue collection practices.

“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 governor said.

“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,” the statement added.