The Governor of Edo State Senator Monday Okpebholo has suspended all Market Unions and Associations in the State with immediate effect.

The Governor has also ordered the Police and other security agencies in the State to arrest defaulting leaders of the various suspended Unions and Associations without any delay.

The decision of the Governor was contained in a communication notice issued by the Secretary to State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor.

The Governor said the decision was informed by the disturbing activities of market Unions in the State.

A Statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor
Mr Fred Itua says the State Government observed reports abound that the Executives of the Unions and Associations either out rightly prevent farmers from disposing off their wares directly to consumers at the markets or arbitrarily fix prices of staple food at the detriment of the low income earners in the State.

The statement says the Actioms of the Market Unions have ultimately led to an astronomical rise in the prices of staple food in the State, thereby making life unbearable for the common Edo man.

The Statement adds that Government views the actions with serious concerns and considers it extortionist in nature which should not be allowed to thrive.

The Statement said Edo State Government appreciates the contribution of Traders Unions to the economy but it will not however justify allowing a few individuals under the guise of Market Unions Executives and for their selfish reasons, continue to hold the entire State to ransom through their selfish and extortionist activities.

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