Air Peace has distanced itself from recent media reports linking the airline to the arrest of Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero. In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Omotade Makinwa, the airline expressed surprise at the connection drawn between Ajaero’s arrest and a previous petition the company had filed against the NLC.
Makinwa explained that the airline’s petition, submitted to the Nigerian Police in September 2023, was a response to disruptions caused by the NLC during a dispute with the company. He emphasized that the airline had since resolved its issues with the NLC, withdrawing the petition after reaching an amicable agreement.
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“Air Peace’s legal team filed a petition against the NLC to the Nigerian Police following disruptions to our operations. Despite our efforts to follow up, no prompt action was taken at the time,” the statement read.
According to the airline, more than a year passed before the Nigerian Police acted on the petition, leading to the recent arrest of the NLC President. Makinwa noted that the arrest was made long after the dispute had been settled and the petition withdrawn, underscoring that the airline had no further involvement in the matter.
Air Peace also clarified that it values its relationship with the NLC and remains committed to maintaining positive relations with all stakeholders. The company concluded by reaffirming that the arrest was not linked to any current action taken by the airline.
The clarification comes after media reports surfaced suggesting that Ajaero’s arrest was connected to Air Peace’s earlier petition. The airline, however, stressed that the situation did not accurately reflect the relationship between the two organizations.