Adams Oshiomhole’s unruly behavior disrupted Airport operations—-Air Peace

A clash between Air Peace and Senator Adams Oshiomhole over an incident at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, has stirred controversy and conflicting accounts of events.

In an official statement, Air Peace condemned what it described as “unruly behaviour” by the senator after he missed his 6:30 am flight to Abuja on Wednesday morning.

According to the airline, Oshiomhole arrived at the airport by 6:10 am, after boarding for Flight P47120 had already closed.

“The incident happened early yesterday morning when the politician arrived late for Flight P47120, which was scheduled to depart at 6:30 am”

“He arrived at 6:10 a.m. after boarding had already closed in line with Air Peace’s on-time departure policy,” the airline stated.

The airline accused Oshiomhole of disrupting airport operations.

“Upon being informed of the missed flight, the politician resorted to violence, physically assaulting our members of staff and forcefully barricading the terminal’s entrance.”

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“He went as far as sealing the entry gate and manning the access point, effectively obstructing other passengers from gaining entry into the terminal,” Air Peace alleged.

They added that the disruption affected other travelers and that emergency protocols had to be activated: “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.”

Condemning the senator’s conduct, the airline stated: “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 members of staff and passengers.”

They also urged passengers to comply with safety and timing protocols.

“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 public.”

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However, Senator Oshiomhole offered a very different version of events, denying all accusations of violence or disruption.

In response to a viral video showing him in a heated exchange with an official, the former Edo State governor explained what led to the confrontation at Terminal 1, Zulu Hall.

He claimed that he and other passengers were denied boarding despite checking in online.

“They delayed the flight for over five hours. In the end, they announced a cancellation. I had to get another ticket. Yesterday, I booked a flight for 6:30 a.m., which is their first flight today. I booked and asked them to check me in online, which I did, along with two other Ghanaians. We checked in online just to avoid the last-minute issues I’ve had with them a couple of times,” he said.

Oshiomhole maintained that he arrived just minutes after 6:00 a.m. and should have been allowed to board. “I got there at about five minutes past six. They told me the counter was closed. I told them, ‘No, I’ve already checked in.’ I showed them the evidence of my online check-in. Even before then, they had asked if I had checked in, and I told them yes, and that I had no luggage. They looked at it but still said the gate had been closed. Meanwhile, I noticed they were still taking other people in.”

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He further accused the airline of unethical practices, claiming they were reselling tickets to late arrivals at inflated prices.

“Meanwhile, the airline was selling tickets on the spot for between N200,000 and N300,000. To take advantage of the situation, they discouraged those who had bought tickets online at lower rates and sold to people willing to pay more,” Oshiomhole stated.