In a statement shared on his verified X handle, Keyamo confirmed direct communication with both parties since the incident and has called for calm amid their public exchanges. He urged all aviation agencies to exercise restraint and avoid premature conclusions, emphasizing the legal principle of hearing all sides before judgment.
Keyamo has mandated a thorough investigation into the matter, instructing relevant agencies to collect all evidence and report back to his office. “This matter will be handled thoroughly and decisively. The outcome will help guide futureconduct in similar situations,” he said.
The controversy began when Senator Oshiomhole missed an Air Peace flight scheduled for 6:30 am. Air Peace stated the senator arrived late at 6:10 am, and boarding had closed per their on-time departure policy. The airline accused Oshiomhole of disrupting operations after being denied boarding.
Conversely, Oshiomhole denied causing disruption and accused Air Peace of extorting passengers, alleging that some passengers who checked in online were denied boarding unless they paid additional fees, which he described as racketeering. He claimed other passengers who arrived later were allowed to board after paying extra charges, a claim Air Peace called a “deliberate falsehood.”
The incident has sparked public debate over airline customer service and passenger rights. Keyamo’s intervention aims to ensure a fair and impartial inquiry to resolve the dispute and prevent similar occurrences in the future
