Tensions erupted at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos as Senator Adams Oshiomhole accused Air Peace of unethical practices following a chaotic travel incident that left him and dozens of others stranded.
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The former Edo State governor says he has formally reported the matter to Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo.
Speaking to journalists, Oshiomhole described the early morning scene on Wednesday as “riotous,” claiming airline staff mishandled check-in procedures for a scheduled 6:30 a.m. flight to Abuja. “I arrived around 6:00 a.m., and was told the flight was full despite checking in online at 9:00 p.m. the previous night,” he said.
Air Peace, in a statement, defended its position, stating Oshiomhole arrived late and that boarding had already closed by 6:10 a.m. The airline accused the senator of becoming disruptive, alleging he physically assaulted staff and blocked the terminal entrance, delaying operations.
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Oshiomhole denied acting violently but doubled down on his frustration, citing a pattern of flight delays, cancellations, and poor service.
He alleged that 20 to 30 passengers were left behind and asked to pay an additional ₦109,100 to get rebooked. “They tried to treat me specially, but I refused. What about others who can't afford it? That’s racketeering,” he said.
The senator recounted that just days earlier, an Air Peace flight was delayed for over five hours before being canceled.
Another trip with Ibom Air failed when his aide was refused a boarding pass, despite having checked in both of their luggage. “I had to return to the hotel with my Ghanaian guests, spending ₦1.6 million,” Oshiomhole added.
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Air Peace has maintained that it adheres strictly to aviation protocols and dismissed the senator’s claims as disruptive behavior. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has not yet issued an official response.
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