Umahi stops illegal collection of tax in markets, other levies
The Ebonyi state government on Monday ordered the suspension of the collection of Personal Income Tax and other illegal revenues from markets in the state.
The government also announced the suspension of every revenue collection in the local government areas in the state till further notice.
The state Governor, David Umahi made the announcement at the Town Hall meeting which held at the Pa Oruta Ngele Stadium Abakaliki.
The governor’s decision followed complaints from market women in the state, through their Leader, Mrs Akoji Agnes, of illegal collection by some fraudsters and illegal revenue collectors.
