Okpebholo suspends revenue collection, orders arrest of defaulters
Sacks perm secs, others, dissolves boards
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate and indefinite suspension of revenue collection in the state, particularly at motor parks and others, until further notice.
This was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, and made available to newsmen in Benin. Okpebholo also ordered the State Police Commissioner to arrest anyone who flouted the order. The governor said he would review the issues surrounding the collections soon and decide on a course of action.
“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 ordered to arrest anyone who flouts the order and collects 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 noted.
The governor has also sacked all permanent secretaries appointed from outside the state public service and other political appointees. Okpebholo also approved the dissolution of executives of all boards, agencies and parastatals in Edo State public service.
According to Itua in a statement, the governor directed all the affected appointees to hand over all government property in their possession to the most senior public officers in their respective ministries, departments and agencies.
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