VIDEO: Confusion as Oshiomhole ‘disrupts’ Lagos Airport operations after missing flight, Airline breaks silence
There was confusion at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 in Lagos on Wednesday after a serving senator, Adams Oshiomhole, disrupted operations at the airport after missing his flight.
According to reports, the former Edo State governor was scheduled aboard an Air Peace flight scheduled to depart 6:30am on Wednesday (today).
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A video clip trending on social media captured the moment the Edo North senator expressed his displeasure after the airline refused him boarding, resulting him to miss his flight.
According to a release issued by a domestic carrier, Oshiomhole arrived at the airport at approximately 06:10 AM for Flight P47120 scheduled to depart Lagos for Abuja at 06:30 AM.
The boarding process had closed, and the flight departed as scheduled, prompting Oshiomhole to resort to allegedly ‘disrupts’ Lagos Airport.
The senator allegedly physically assaulted Air Peace staff and forcefully barricaded the terminal’s entrance, obstructing other passengers from gaining entry into the terminal.
Air Peace management in its release, strongly condemned Oshiomhole’s ‘unruly conduct’, stating that it maintains a zero-tolerance stance on violence or any form of aggression against its staff and passengers.
The airline statement read “Air Peace strongly condemns the unruly conduct of a prominent Nigerian politician who disrupted airport operations on the morning of Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
“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. In line with our 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.
“This unacceptable behavior caused significant disruption to ongoing operations and affected numerous travelers 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.
“Air Peace continues to stand for discipline, integrity, and respect for due process. No individual, no matter how influential, is above these values.”
