Following the accusation of disruption of flight operations by Air Peace against Senator Adams Oshiomole which has sparked reactions from the public, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has informed both parties to stop public accusations and counter-accusations as the issue is being looked into.
Keyamo who made this known on his X account said he has been communicating with both parties since Wednesday June 11, 2025 when the incident occurred.He added that he has instructed the aviation agencies to carry out necessary investigations before reaching conclusion.
He affirmed that the outcome of the investigation should be submitted to his office for effective judgement that will avoid similar occurrence.
“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. I also directed the aviation agencies to exercise restraint in jumping to conclusions in line with the time-honoured legal principle of ‘hear all sides’ before reaching judgment.
“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.”, he said.
