Air Peace on Wednesday condemned the disruptive behaviour of former Edo State Governor and current Senator Adams Oshiomhole at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1, Lagos.
The incident occurred on Wednesday morning, June 11, 2025, after Senator Oshiomhole arrived at approximately 6:10 AM for Flight P47120 bound for Abuja, scheduled to depart at 6:30 AM.
In line with Air Peace’s strict on-time departure policy, boarding had closed and the aircraft departed as planned. Upon learning he had missed his flight, Senator Oshiomhole allegedly became violent, assaulting Air Peace staff and forcibly barricading the terminal entrance. His actions prevented other passengers from entering the terminal and caused significant operational disruption.
To minimize further inconvenience, Air Peace immediately activated its contingency plan, rerouting affected travellers through an alternate terminal to ensure they reached their destinations with minimal delay.
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In an official statement, Air Peace management said:
“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 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.
“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.”
Air Peace reiterates its commitment to the safety and dignity of every passenger and staff member, and will pursue all appropriate measures to safeguard its operations and personnel against future incidents.
