Former Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, locked the MMA 1 Zulu terminal gate after missing a 6:30 AM Air Peace flight from Lagos to Abuja.
He reportedly arrived late at 6:10 AM, after boarding operations had long concluded and the flight had already departed on schedule.
Officials noted that this was not the first time he had arrived just minutes before departure.
In response to missing the flight, the lawmaker locked the terminal gate, stranding passengers on other scheduled flights. The airline was forced to operate from a different terminal due to the incident. The public reacted angrily, criticizing Oshiomhole’s actions as a misuse of power and an example of the entitlement often seen among Nigerian leaders.
Reacting to the incident, Air Peace in a statement on Wednesday said it condemned the conduct of a prominent Nigerian politician who disrupted operations at the Lagos airport.
The statement by the airline reads, “The prominent individual in question arrived at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 (Zulu Hall) at approximately 06:10 AM for Flight P47120 scheduled to depart Lagos for Abuja at 06:30 AM. In line with our standard on-time departure policy, the boarding process had closed, and the flight departed as scheduled.
Upon being informed of the missed flight, the politician resorted to violence, physically assaulting our staff and forcefully barricading the terminal’s entrance. He went as far as sealing the entry gate and manning the access point, effectively obstructing other passengers from gaining entry into the terminal.
This unacceptable behavior caused significant disruption to ongoing operations and affected numerous travelers scheduled for various flights.
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To minimize further inconvenience, Air Peace swiftly activated an operational contingency plan to board affected passengers through an alternate terminal, ensuring the continuity of their travel plans.
We are deeply saddened that such a high-profile figure displayed conduct so unbecoming and disruptive to fellow passengers and our personnel. Air Peace maintains a zero-tolerance stance on violence or any form of aggression against our staff and passengers.
We urge all guests, to remain civil and cooperative at all times. Aviation operations are bound by strict timelines and safety protocols, and we remain committed to upholding these standards while delivering safe and timely services to the Nigerian public.
Air Peace continues to stand for discipline, integrity, and respect for due process. No individual, no matter how influential, is above these values.
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