Minister orders probe into clash between Air Peace and Senator Oshiomhole
The Nigerian Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed a thorough investigation into the recent conflict between Air Peace airline and Senator Adams Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North.
The Minister made the announcement in a statement posted on his X account on Friday, following a public spat between Air Peace and Oshiomhole over an incident at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1, Zulu Hall, on Wednesday morning.
Air Peace accused Senator Oshiomhole of causing violence and disrupting a flight, claims which the senator denied. Oshiomhole alleged that despite completing online check-in, he and others were barred from boarding the flight. He also accused the airline of extortion and other questionable practices, allegations Air Peace has rejected.
In his statement, the Minister urged both parties to exercise restraint in their public statements about the matter.
“In the wake of the incident at Lagos Airport last Wednesday involving AIRPEACE Airline and His Excellency, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, I have been in direct contact with both parties since that morning,” the Minister said.
“Whilst appealing to both sides to halt the public accusations and counter-accusations, I am further directing the relevant aviation agencies to thoroughly look into the issue, collect all available evidence, and revert to my office so we can deal with the issue in such a way as to guide future conduct in similar situations.”
