Oshiomhole protests Airline operator’s policy, halts Lagos Flight Take-Off
Oshiomhole protests Airline operator’s policy, halts Lagos Flight Take-Off
The APC Senator for Edo North and former President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Adams Oshiomhole today protested the unfriendly policy of airlines operators against customers.
The protesting Senator disrupted operations at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Lagos, accusing airline operators of bias, protecting themselves with imbalance flight delay and cancelation policy while maltreating customers who missed their flight.
The protest erupted after the Senator missed his Air Peace flight to Abuja, the nation’s capital.
Oshiomhole reportedly blocked the terminal entrance until the regional manager came to resolve the issue. The terminal manager made all attempts to persuade the senator, but Oshiomhole rebuffed everything so he could not resolve the issue,” a source said.
“He disrupted flights operation by shutting down the Zulu Terminal. The situation was so tense that a management meeting was hurriedly convened to plead with the senator to step aside so that operations could resume.”
Domestic airlines in Lagos operate from two main terminals: Murtala Mohammed 1 (MM1), also known as the General Aviation Terminal (GAT), and Murtala Mohammed 2 (MM2).
The General Aviation Terminal (GAT) has two sections—Alpha Hall and Zulu Hall.
Reacting to the development, the management of Air Peace has condemned the conduct of the prominent politician, Adam Oshiomhole who disrupted airport operations on the morning of Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
In a statement on Wednesday, Air Peace said the Senator 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.
The airline said that in line with its 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,” the airline said.
Air Peace stated that the unacceptable behaviour caused significant disruption to ongoing operations and affected numerous travellers scheduled for various flights.
To minimise further inconvenience, the airline said it 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,” Air Peace said.
The airline urged all guests to remain civil and cooperative at all times, stressing that aviation operations are bound by strict timelines and safety protocols.
The airline reiterated its commitment to upholding such 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,” it said.
