The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on Nigerian elites and political leaders to actively and intentionally support local businesses instead of subjecting them to undue harassment and intimidation.
Obi made this appeal following a confrontation between Senator Adams Oshiomhole, former Edo State governor, and Air Peace officials at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, which stemmed from a flight delay.
Air Peace had earlier released a statement strongly criticizing what it described as Senator Oshiomhole’s aggressive and disruptive conduct.
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Reports indicate that Oshiomhole arrived late for his scheduled Air Peace flight and caused a commotion at the airport in frustration over missing the flight.
Reacting to the incident on his X handle, Peter Obi said: “I just arrived in the UK this morning, on Air Peace from Lagos to London. I have now taken almost a dozen flights to or from London on this airline.
“I want to sincerely thank the management and staff of Air Peace for their professionalism, consistency, and competence on this route.
“I use this opportunity to appeal to Nigerian elites and political leaders to give strong and deliberate support to indigenous businesses.
“It is never easy to run any business in our difficult environment, let alone highly capital-intensive sectors like air and land transportation, especially given the challenges of competitiveness and rising operational costs.
“Nigerian businesses need our encouragement and patronage, not harassment or unnecessary intimidation.
“Supporting local businesses, particularly those that create massive employment, is critical for job creation, economic growth, and sustainable national development.”
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