The Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi has reacted to claims made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, over the recent airport controversy, accusing the minister of presenting a misleading account of the incident and targeting him for political reasons.
Recall that the Keyamo had issued the NDC presidential candidate an ultimatum stating that he should publicly apologise to airport officials and pay a N25,000 fine over a wrongful parking incident at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport or face consequences.
But in reaction, Peter Obi in a statement by his media office issued on Saturday by Zekeri Idris accused Keyamo of presenting a misleading account of the airport incident involving Peter Obi, alleging a pattern of political targeting.
According to the statement, the incident referenced by Keyamo was entirely different from the one Obi had narrated during a recent interview.
According to Zekeri, Obi frequently travels across the country and has repeatedly experienced what he described as discourteous treatment from some government personnel.
He also disputed the minister’s account of the duration of the airport incident.
Referencing previous airport incidents involving former Edo State governor Adams Oshiomhole and Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, Zekeri questioned why similar official action was not taken.
He also criticised Keyamo’s warning that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria could take action against Obi.
