Oshiomhole Mum As Airline Accuses Senator Of Unruly Conduct
The senator representing Edo North district, Adams Oshiomhole has declined to react to accusation of unruly conduct leveled against him by Air Peace.
The management of the local Airline, had on Wednesday, accused Senator Oshiomhole of disrupting its passenger services at the domestic wing of the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos, after missing his scheduled flight to Abuja.
The Airline, in a statement on Wednesday, said Oshiomhole physically blocked the terminal gate, preventing passengers on other flights from accessing the terminal.
The management said the senator arrived at the airport at 6:10am for his flight scheduled to take off at 6:30am but that the aircraft had departed minutes before he arrived.
The Airline condemned the senator’s conduct in a statement it issued after the incident.
The statement was titled, “Unruly Conduct by Prominent Politician at Lagos Airport: Air Peace Reaffirms Zero Tolerance for Violence.”
“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.
“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,” the Airline stated.
Repeated telephone calls by THE WHISTLER to Senator Oshiomhole’s mobile line were not answered. A follow up WhatsApp message to the line was also not responded to as of the time of filing this report.
Oshiomhole Mum As Airline Accuses Senator Of Unruly Conduct is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
