The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II has warned some group belonging to Association of Sand Quarry Owners extorting in the name of the palace to desist from such act.
Oba Ewuare II in a Press Release signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Desmond Agbama, said extortions under the guise of paying royalty to increase prizes of various categories of sand in the state should be stopped.
Oba Ewuare II in a Press Release signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Desmond Agbama, said extortions under the guise of paying royalty to increase prizes of various categories of sand in the state should be stopped.
His Majesty described the development as unwholesome stressing in strong words that any group that is bent on inflicting hardship on the public, using the palace authority as cover would be dealt with accordingly.
He added that the palace authority has not authorized anybody or group to collect any form of taxes, levies or royalty on its behalf reintegrating the determination of the palace authority to ensure economic and general wellbeing of the people.
He further warned those engaged in sharp practices to desist or face the full consequences of law and custom.
He added that the palace authority has not authorized anybody or group to collect any form of taxes, levies or royalty on its behalf reintegrating the determination of the palace authority to ensure economic and general wellbeing of the people.
He further warned those engaged in sharp practices to desist or face the full consequences of law and custom.
Stop extorting in my name, Oba Ewuare warns
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