Oredo LG Boss Cracks Down on Illegal Ticketing; Suspends Official in Major Ugbor Market Shake-up
BENIN CITY – In a decisive move to restore order and protect the livelihoods of local traders, the Executive Chairman of Oredo Local Government Council, Hon. Engr. Gabriel Iduseri, has initiated a sweeping investigation into allegations of illegal ticketing and administrative misconduct at the popular Ugbor Market.
A Vote of Confidence from Market Leaders
The move was met with a high-profile "thank you" visit from the Ugbor Market executive committee. Led by the Iye-Eki (Market Mother), Mrs. Inegbinogie Patience, the executives praised the Chairman for his "prompt and firm" intervention.
Mrs. Patience emphasized that the traders are fully aligned with the Council’s mission to root out corruption, promising total cooperation with investigators to ensure transparency and lasting peace.
Key Administrative Actions & Warnings
During the briefing, Hon. Engr. Iduseri didn't just offer words; he took immediate action to stabilize the market's operations:
- Personnel Changes: The suspension of an official, identified as Mr. Sharia, remains in effect pending the investigation's final report. To ensure safety in the interim, Mr. Ajayi Osazuwa has been appointed as the Acting Head of Security.
- Zero Tolerance for "Illegal Landlords": The Chairman issued a stern warning to market leaders against the unauthorized allocation of shops. He clarified that the Local Government Council holds the sole legal authority for shop distribution.
- The "Big Three" Focus: The Council is prioritizing a three-pronged approach to market reform: Security, Waste Management, and Revenue Integrity.
Alignment with State and Traditional Leadership
Engr. Iduseri underscored that his actions are in lockstep with the welfare-oriented vision of the Edo State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo.
Furthermore, he invoked the authority of the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, noting that the Palace maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any activity that threatens the peace and harmony of Benin's commercial spaces.
"Appropriate actions will be taken once the investigation is concluded. We are committed to due process, but we will not tolerate disorder," the Chairman stated.
What’s Next?
The meeting concluded with a formal directive for a complete restructuring of the market’s administrative framework to prevent future exploitation of traders.
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