Video: Oshiomhole denies interfering with Air Peace operations, files complaint over alleged extortion

Abdullateef Fowewe

Senator representing Edo North and former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole has refuted claims that he interfered with Air Peace operations after being denied boarding despite having a valid ticket.

Video link: https://x.com/dailyeconews/status/1933101701755510936?s=61

Speaking on the incident, Oshiomhole recounted, “I got to the airport, I have my ticket, they denied me, somebody went in and ah it’s Oshiomhole, then the senior manager came out and said, ‘Oga, let’s see how I can sort you out.’ I said, ‘No, I don’t want personal favours.’”

In response to the situation, the senator claimed to have filed a formal complaint with the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, alleging extortion attempts linked to the airline’s handling of his boarding.

The development has sparked discussions about customer service and accountability within Nigeria’s aviation sector.

Dailyeconomy had earlier reported that Oshiomhole allegedly caused major disruption at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos early Wednesday morning after missing his 6:30 am Air Peace flight to Abuja.

However, Air Peace in a statement on Wednesday strongly condemned the unruly and violent behaviour of a prominent Nigerian politician who disrupted operations at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 (Zulu Hall) early Wednesday morning.

According to Air Peace, the politician “physically assaulted our staff and forcefully barricaded the terminal’s entrance,” even going so far as to “seal the entry gate and man the access point,” thereby obstructing other passengers from entering the terminal and causing significant disruption to airport operations.