Air Peace has dismissed claims by Senator Adams Oshiomhole that he was unfairly denied boarding on a recent domestic flight, stating that the former Edo State governor arrived late and failed to check in online.
Speaking during a televised interview, Air Peace Operations Manager, Ayodeji Adeyemi, said the senator did not complete online check-in and arrived at the airport after the cut-off time for the 6:30 a.m. flight. Check-in typically closes 45 minutes before departure.
“He came in late for his flight. That has been established and he did not deny it,” Adeyemi said, adding that the airline’s backend system showed no record of an online check-in by Oshiomhole.
Adeyemi also alleged that the senator attempted to board the aircraft by climbing onto a baggage conveyor belt—an act reportedly captured on the airline’s surveillance system.
He described the move as “taking the law into one’s hands,” but noted that staff on duty still made efforts to accommodate him.
He further mentioned that one member of Oshiomhole’s group was carrying an infant without a valid boarding pass.
Air Peace reiterated its commitment to global aviation standards and equal treatment for all passengers, regardless of status or position.
