Air Peace Limited has strongly refuted reports claiming that its Chairman/CEO, Allen Onyema, was stranded for over 24 hours at the Ekiti State Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport due to a lack of navigational aids.
In a statement issued by Ejike Ndiulo, Head of Corporate Communications, the airline described the report, published by Sahara Reporters and select online platforms, as false, misleading, and a deliberate misrepresentation of facts aimed at tarnishing the company’s reputation.
Contrary to the allegations, Air Peace clarified that Onyema’s flight delay was caused by poor weather conditions, not airport inadequacy.
“The aircraft scheduled to pick up Dr. Onyema and his team on Saturday evening could not land in Ekiti due to poor weather conditions (heavy rain). As a standard safety precaution, the flight was rerouted back to Lagos. This is a routine occurrence in global aviation and not a reflection of any inadequacy on the part of the airport.”
The airline also dismissed claims that its pilot took a “risky manoeuvre” to leave Ekiti, stating that such an assertion irresponsibly implies a violation of aviation safety protocols, something Air Peace would never engage in.
Air Peace criticised Sahara Reporters for allegedly disregarding accurate information provided to them before publishing the story.
“It is disappointing that Sahara Reporters chose to push a sensational and misleading narrative despite having been provided with the accurate sequence of events. This reckless journalism not only misinforms the public but also attempts to tarnish the reputation of Nigeria’s leading airline.”
Reaffirming its dedication to international aviation safety standards, Air Peace emphasised that safety is not just a priority but a fundamental precondition for all operations.
The airline urged the public to disregard the misleading report, reiterating its commitment to safe, reliable, and efficient air travel across Nigeria and beyond.
Chioma Kalu
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