You are a bloody liar! Air Peace berates Oshiomhole

Debunks Oshiomole’s allegations of extortion

The management Air Peace has lambasted Senator Adams Oshiomhole over the recent ‘show of shame’ he put up at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1, Zulu Hall, on June 10, 2025, calling him a ‘blatant liar’.

This was contained in a press statement issued late June 11, 2025, while debunking Oshiomhole’s allegations of extortion.

According to Air Peace, Oshiomhole missed his flight on the said day.

However, instead of going home or arranging another flight, Oshiomhole “resorted to violence, physically assaulting [Air Peace] 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,” said Air Peace management.

“Falsehood peddled by Oshiomhole”

In the statement, the air transport company drew attention to a deliberate falsehood peddled by Oshiomhole following the incident.

It said: “The Senator lied blatantly when he accused Air Peace of extorting its passengers.

“We challenge Senator Oshiomhole to bring one evidence of a passenger that was extorted.

“None of our staff ever extorted any passenger. In fact, no ticket was sold after the closure of check-in on that flight.

“Everyone who flew bought their ticket prior to the flight closure.

“Again, our flight was never overbooked as some of his videos alleged.

“In fact, the aircraft took off with over thirty (30) empty seats.

“It would have been in our interest to carry Oshiomhole and those others who missed their flights for lateness on this flight, instead of flying many empty seats.

“But we will never sacrifice our strict on-time performance for monetary gains.

“It’s absolutely false that he was offered preferential treatment and that he was fighting for others.

“Senator Oshiomhole was not fighting for anyone. He came to the airport late and was told that he was late.

“He then began to forment trouble. He jumped on the baggage conveyor belt preventing the check-in process of other flights.

“He also barricaded the entrance gate and prevented access to the terminal.

“While he was doing all these, he also deliberately instigated other passengers against the Airline.

“We call on the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to release the CCTV coverage starting from the time Senator Oshiomhole entered the airport, for Nigerians to see.

“His accusation of extortion is very defamatory. His conduct was very violent, unbecoming, unfortunate and above all, shameful.”

“Show of shame’

Earlier on Wednesday, in another press statement signed by the management, it described in detail how Oshiomhole put up a show of shame.

In the statement entitled “Unruly conduct by prominent politician at Lagos Airport: Air Peace reaffirms zero tolerance for violence“, the Air Peace strongly condemned “the unruly conduct of a prominent Nigerian politician” that disrupted airport operations.

The statement reads: “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 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.”

The airline, thereby, urged all guests, including Oshiomhole, to remain civil and cooperative at all times.

It noted that aviation operations are bound by strict timelines and safety protocols.

It also vowed to 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 statement concluded.

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