Abia government restates warning on ban against Illegal Collection of Revenue in Ohafia, other council areas
Abia state deputy governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu has restated the state government hard stance against all forms of illegal collection of fees from motorists by certain impersonators in Ohafia Local Government Area purportedly on behalf of the state government.
Engr Emetu said that he was notified of a recent incident event involving two individuals assaulted by youths from Ebem Ohafia, Ohafia local government, in response to these unlawful activities.
The deputy governor strongly condemned this illegal practice and urges all those involved to desist immediately from this ugly act and restated that the Abia State Government does not authorize any individual or group to collect any fees or levies on its behalf without proper documentation and official endorsement from the Abia State Board of Internal Revenue.
According to him, the actions of these unauthorized collectors not only violate the law but also undermine the trust and cooperation between the government and the citizens.
He therefore directed the State Taskforce Team, Ohafia Ohafia Zone to step up their efforts in combating illegal revenue collection, reassert its presence in the field, and reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and community service.
The deputy governor urged all residents of Ohafia LGA and the entire state to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities of illegal revenue collectors to the appropriate authorities, assuring government’s committement to ensuring that all financial transactions are conducted transparently and legally, and would not tolerate any form of extortion or illegal collection of fees.
“The Abia State Government is dedicated to the welfare of its citizens and will take all necessary measures to protect them from exploitation,” he said.
