Air Peace Airline has slammed a former governor and current Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, over his alleged unruly behaviour at the Zulu Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos, on Wednesday.
LEADERSHIP reports that a viral video of the former governor of Edo State had been circulating on various social media platforms over his reaction after he missed his Air Peace flight from Lagos to Abuja.
The airline, in a statement on Wednesday, said the prominent politician resorted to violence, physically assaulting the airline’s staff and forcefully barricading the terminal’s entrance after missing his flight.
According to the statement, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain arrived at the terminal building at approximately 06:10am for a flight scheduled to depart Lagos for Abuja at 06:30am.
“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 behaviour caused significant disruption to ongoing operations and affected numerous travellers scheduled for various flights. To minimise 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.
“Air Peace strongly condemns the unruly conduct of a prominent Nigerian politician who disrupted airport operations on the morning of Wednesday, June 11, 2025,” the airline stated.
Air Peace maintained that it has a zero-tolerance stance on violence or any form of aggression against staff and passengers.
“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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