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No One Is Above The Law: Minister Keyamo Demands Public Apology, N25,000 Fine From Peter Obi Over Abuja Airport Parking Violations
Loading …ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has fiercely blasted opposition leader and presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, ordering him to immediately issue an unreserved public apology to airport workers and pay a statutory ₦25,000 fine for illegal parking at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
The Minister’s directives follow a comprehensive internal inquiry backed by closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage, which completely debunked claims by Obi that his vehicle’s tyres were “unjustly” clamped as part of a targeted federal “persecution agenda.”
According to official airport security logs and 24/7 real-time CCTV recordings from Saturday, July 4, 2026, Peter Obi arrived at the domestic wing of the Abuja airport at exactly 8:28 pm in a vehicle driven by a police officer.
After Obi and two other occupants alighted and entered the terminal, the police driver left the vehicle completely unattended to in a designated drop-off zone, almost blocking the main entrance. Airport security protocols dictate that drivers must remain behind the wheel for a vehicle to be tolerated in drop-off corridors.
The security breach worsened when the policeman briefly returned at 8:32 pm to retrieve an item, only to abandon the vehicle a second time. After the car sat illegally parked for nearly 30 minutes—constituting a major aviation security risk—dutiful Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) personnel moved in and clamped the tyres.
“Contrary to the claims by Peter Obi, nobody was inside the car and so nobody knew whether it was his car,” Minister Festus Keyamo stated. “What has emerged from this is a clear case of an opposition candidate trying to whip up unnecessary sentiments for a wrong he committed with his driver.”
Influence Peddling At The Terminal
The internal investigation further revealed that when the police driver discovered the clamped tyres, he contacted Obi via telephone and handed the device to the terminal manager.
| Operational Timeline | Breakdown Of Peter Obi’s Abuja Airport Parking Infraction |
| Arrival Window | Saturday, July 4, 2026, at exactly 20:28 pm at the Domestic Wing. |
| The Violation | Vehicle left completely unattended in a drop-off zone for nearly 30 minutes. |
| Security Action | FAAN security personnel clamped the tyres of the empty, blocking vehicle. |
| The Escape | Obi alleged “influence peddling” to bypass the standard administrative fine. |
| The Penalty | Issued a strict 7-day ultimatum to pay ₦25,000 and issue a public apology. |
The Minister noted that Obi used his political stature to bypass standard administrative penalties, convincing the manager to release the vehicle without paying the mandatory fine. Keyamo strongly rebuked Obi for subsequently going on air to paint a false narrative of victimhood, stating that an individual aspiring to lead Nigeria must live above board and respect ordinary workers.
The Minister’s One-Week Ultimatum
Refusing to let the matter slide, the Aviation Minister issued two strict demands to the opposition candidate to enforce the principle of equality before the law:
- A Public Apology: Obi must tender an unreserved, public apology to the ordinary, hardworking airport staff whom he allegedly sought to blackmail in the media.
- Fine Settlement: Obi must voluntarily return to the airport and pay the standard ₦25,000 fine he evaded through political leverage.
Minister Keyamo warned that if Obi fails to comply with these demands within one week, he will officially direct FAAN to initiate strict legal and administrative countermeasures against the politician.
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