Aviation Minister Keyamo orders investigation into Air Peace, Oshiomhole airport dispute

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ordered aviation agencies to investigate the recent altercation between Air Peace and Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North, over a disrupted flight incident.

In a statement shared via his X handle, on Friday, Keyamo instructed the relevant aviation bodies to compile all facts and evidence related to the incident and submit a comprehensive report to his office.

The controversy erupted after Air Peace accused Senator Oshiomhole of causing a disturbance at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 in Lagos following a missed flight.

Videos circulating on social media showed the lawmaker confronting airline staff and sitting in protest at the entrance of the Zulu Hall gate.

Oshiomhole, in his defence, denied causing any disruption.

He claimed his actions were in protest against what he described as extortion and arbitrary changes in airline policies, alleging that passengers who had already checked in online were asked to pay additional fees before boarding.

Keyamo, who revealed he has been in direct communication with both parties since the incident occurred, called for calm and urged restraint in public statements while the investigation is ongoing.

The Minister’s statement reads:

“In the wake of the incident at the 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,” Keyamo 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 conducts in similar situations.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>>