Keyamo Gags Aviation Agencies, Blocks Comments on Oshiomhole’s Airport Drama as Viral Video Sparks Outrage

In a developing scandal that's igniting both outrage and confusion, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reportedly issued a sweeping gag order to all aviation agencies, barring them from commenting on a viral video showing Adams Oshiomhole, former APC National Chairman and serving senator, in what has been described as a display of unruly behavior at the Lagos International Airport.

The video, which surfaced earlier this week, shows Oshiomhole allegedly confronting airport officials after what appeared to be a disagreement over boarding protocols.

In the footage, which has since racked up thousands of shares on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, Oshiomhole can be seen gesticulating angrily while security staff attempt to de-escalate the situation.

The incident reportedly occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, sparking public outrage and fierce debate over VIP entitlement and abuse of power.

While Nigerians called for transparency and an official statement, what followed instead was a deafening silence — one now traced directly to the desk of the minister himself.

Multiple credible sources within the aviation ministry have confirmed that Minister Keyamo swiftly ordered a blanket media silence across all related departments, including the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

Insiders say staff were warned against speaking to the press or releasing any statements, even as the video continued to circulate widely online.

“The Minister was clear. No one was to comment. Not FAAN, not NCAA, not even protocol staff. The directive was: shut it down, let it blow over,” one senior official revealed under condition of anonymity.

Keyamo’s move, however, has only deepened suspicions among citizens, with many questioning why a sitting senator’s conduct in a public facility should be shielded from accountability. Critics have called the order a “shameful abuse of ministerial authority”, aimed at protecting political elites from public scrutiny.

Faced with growing pressure, Keyamo late Thursday night released a carefully worded statement not directly addressing the video, but confirming that an “internal investigation” has been launched into the Lagos airport incident. Yet, his refusal to acknowledge Oshiomhole by name has only fueled the fire.

"This is not a witch-hunt," the statement read. "The ministry has opened a probe to review airport conduct protocols and staff professionalism."

For many Nigerians, that explanation falls short.

“How can you probe an incident you won’t even admit happened?” asked one human rights lawyer in a live Arise TV interview. “This is not just about Oshiomhole. It’s about how our government officials treat public property and service workers.”

As the story unfolds, questions now loom: What really happened at the Lagos airport? Why the silence? And will anyone be held accountable?

With the 2027 elections already casting a long shadow and the APC scrambling to manage public perception, this incident could become more than just a PR headache — it may well become a symbol of the growing gap between Nigeria’s ruling elite and the everyday citizens they claim to serve.

For now, Nigerians wait — for truth, for justice, and for a system where no one, not even a senator, is above the rules.