I was present from the beginning to the end of the incident, and I can confirm that Senator Adams Oshiomhole was actually standing up for the rights of the passengers. He was offered VIP treatment in an attempt to placate him, but he firmly rejected it.
Airlines like Air Peace often resort to invoking the “45 minutes before departure” rule to cover up their mismanagement—especially when they overbook flights and bring in smaller aircraft than required. In this case, over 200 tickets were sold, yet the aircraft provided could only accommodate 160 passengers.
Air Peace owes Senator Oshiomhole a public apology. Their press release was not only misleading but also typical of the airline’s pattern of behavior.
I documented everything and will make them public soon.
