Edo Gov Okpebholo Suspends Revenue Collection, Orders Arrests

Gov Okpebholo Orders Immediate Stop to Revenue Collection in Edo

“The Commissioner of Police is hereby ordered to arrest anyone who flouts this directive and collects any...”

Monday Okpebholo, the newly elected governor of Edo State, has taken a bold step by suspending all state revenue collections, particularly targeting motor parks and related locations, until further notice. This move is aimed at reviewing the revenue collection system to ensure transparency and accountability.

Edo State's newly inaugurated governor, Monday Okpebholo, has made a significant move by placing an indefinite halt on all state revenue collections, particularly targeting motor parks and related locations. This suspension will remain in effect until further notice, indicating a deliberate effort to reassess the revenue collection system.

Governor Okpebholo has instructed the State Commissioner of Police to detain anyone violating this directive, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation. This bold step suggests that the governor is committed to addressing potential irregularities in the revenue collection process.

Points of the Directive:

Indefinite Halt: All state revenue collections have been suspended until further notice.

Focus on Motor Parks: The suspension particularly targets motor parks and related locations.

Police Involvement: The State Commissioner of Police has been instructed to detain violators.

Review and Reassessment: Governor Okpebholo intends to review the revenue collection system to decide on future procedures.

According to Fred Itua, the governor's Chief Press Secretary, Governor Okpebholo aims to scrutinize the revenue collection system in the coming days to determine the best course of action. This move is likely to impact the state's revenue streams, but it also signals a commitment to transparency and accountability.

“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 statement read.

“The Commissioner of Police is hereby ordered to arrest anyone who flouts this directive and collects any form of revenue on behalf of the State Government.

“The Governor will soon address the issues and concerns raised and issue new directives. Until then, no one is authorized to collect revenues on behalf of the State Government,” the statement concluded.