Air Peace has strongly condemned the unruly conduct of a prominent Nigerian politician who disrupted airport operations on the morning of Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
The airline alleged that 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.
Air Peace insisted that it had closed the counter for boarding processes before the arrival of the passenger
“In line with our standard on-time departure policy, the boarding process had closed, and the flight departed as scheduled,” the airline said.
The politician was alleged to resorted to violence, physically assaulting our staff and forcefully barricading the terminal’s entrance when he was informed that he had missed his flight.
“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 asserted.
This unacceptable behavior caused significant disruption to ongoing operations and affected numerous travellers 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,” the airline insisted.
Air Peace said it would continue to stand for discipline, integrity, and respect for due process. No individual, no matter how influential, is above these values.
