Keyamo directs FAAN to fine Peter Obi N25,000 for wrongful parking at Abuja airport
Nigerian Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has ordered the Federal Airport Authority to fine opposition politician Peter Obi N25,000 for illegal parking at Abuja airport. Keyamo claims CCTV footage proves the vehicle was left unattended in a prohibited zone, contradicting Obi's claims of political persecution.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing political tensions in Nigeria and the use of administrative actions to address public allegations of government bias.
Festus Keyamo, the minister of aviation and aerospace development, has directed the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to charge Peter Obi N25,000 for wrongful parking at the Abuja airport.
In a statement on Friday, Keyamo said the vehicle that brought Obi into the airport flouted the rule, as it was parked unattended in a prohibited zone for about 30 minutes.
Keyamo’s comment followed Obi’s claim in a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo, where he said his car was clamped over allegations of wrongful parking, even though several other vehicles were parked in the same location.
Obi added that some people he knows at the airport now avoid greeting him for fear of becoming targets of the government.
However, the minister countered his claim, saying Obi’s driver parked the car at the drop-off zone.
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