In a heart-pounding turn of events, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State and his aides narrowly avoided a potential catastrophe as their aircraft faced a life-threatening situation during takeoff. Spokesperson Olawale Rasheed alleges foul play.
A routine journey turned into a heart-stopping ordeal on September 5, as an aircraft carrying Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and his aides narrowly dodged disaster during takeoff from Lagos. Startling claims of possible sabotage have emerged, sending shockwaves through the political landscape.
Olawale Rasheed, spokesperson to the governor, confirmed the harrowing incident, emphasizing the suspicion of foul play. According to Rasheed, initial findings from an internal investigation hint at the deliberate tampering of the aircraft’s engine.
Rasheed vehemently dismissed suggestions that the aircraft’s predicament resulted from birds’ nests, stating, “Contrary to the claim by the hanger owner that birds’ nests caused the incident, birds’ nests are made with straws, not binding wires as in this case.”
The gravity of the situation became apparent just moments after takeoff began, as an early warning noise from the engines prompted the swift evacuation of passengers. Fortunately, the skillful pilots averted disaster, and there were no injuries or explosions on board. The entire episode unfolded within a mere five minutes, leaving passengers shaken but alive.
While local and international authorities conduct thorough investigations, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau have taken charge of the inquiry. Capt. Musa Nuhu, Director General of the NCAA, assured the public that a comprehensive probe is underway.
In a press statement, Honourable Minister Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, expressed relief that the incident ended without harm. He pledged to implement the recommendations arising from the NCAA’s investigation, in accordance with Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations and global best practices.
As the nation awaits the outcome of these investigations, questions loom large over the true nature of the incident. Could it be a deliberate act of sabotage targeting a prominent political figure, or merely a technical malfunction? The answers will undoubtedly shape the course of this developing story.
