Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has moved swiftly to contain growing public outrage after a video surfaced showing Senator Adams Oshiomhole allegedly engaging in unruly behavior at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.
In a dramatic twist, Keyamo has issued a gag order, directing all aviation agencies to refrain from making any public comments on the incident pending the outcome of a full investigation. The directive has stunned many within the industry, especially as the video—now widely circulated online—shows the fiery Edo senator in a heated altercation with airport staff, sparking concerns about abuse of power and potential security protocol breaches.
The minister’s intervention comes amid mounting calls for accountability, with many Nigerians demanding transparency and urging the government not to sweep the matter under the carpet.
A statement from the Ministry of Aviation confirmed that Keyamo has “ordered an immediate and thorough investigation into the incident to determine what transpired, who was at fault, and whether aviation rules were violated by any party involved.”
Sources close to the airport authority told reporters that the senator’s conduct allegedly disrupted boarding procedures and drew attention from passengers and staff alike, prompting security officers to step in.
Keyamo, himself a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, is said to be walking a tightrope—balancing political sensitivities with the integrity of the aviation system.
While Oshiomhole’s camp has remained silent, aviation stakeholders and civil society groups have warned against intimidation and have called on the probe panel to operate independently and make its findings public.
With Keyamo’s gag order now in place, the nation watches closely as the Ministry’s investigation unfolds—testing the Tinibu administration’s commitment to transparency and rule of law.
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