Air Peace Dismisses Report of CEO Stranded at Ekiti Airport.

Air Peace Dismisses Report of CEO Stranded at Ekiti Airport.

Air Peace Denies CEO Stranded at Ekiti Airport, Blames Poor Weather for Delay

Air Peace Limited has dismissed reports claiming its Chairman/CEO, Allen Onyema, was stranded for over 24 hours at the Ekiti State Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport due to the lack of navigational aids.

In a statement by Ejike Ndiulo, Head of Corporate Communications, the airline described the reports—published by Sahara Reporters and some online platforms—as false, misleading, and aimed at tarnishing the company's image.

The airline clarified that Onyema’s flight delay was a result of poor weather conditions, not inadequacies at the airport.

“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 statement read.

Air Peace also refuted claims that its pilot executed a risky manoeuvre to leave Ekiti, describing the assertion as irresponsible and a false implication of safety protocol violations.

The airline criticised Sahara Reporters for allegedly ignoring accurate information provided 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,” the statement added.

Air Peace reaffirmed its dedication to international aviation safety standards, stating that safety remains a fundamental priority across its operations.

The airline urged the public to disregard the report, pledging continued safe, reliable, and efficient air travel services across Nigeria and beyond.