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..... Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Psalm 61 vs 2

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@Drmuzoic Happy Birthday. 41 looks good on you. Keep flourishing.

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@CalvinBassey Proud of you and the team. Your commitment and excellence shines through. Keep soaring. Keep flourishing.

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It’s striking how often evasiveness, arrogance, and a lack of accountability are normalized in Nigerian public discourse—almost as if public funds were private assets. This mindset undermines transparency and fuels systemic dysfunction.

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@FinPlanKaluAja1 It’s striking how often evasiveness, arrogance, and a lack of accountability are normalized in Nigerian public discourse—almost as if public funds were private assets. This mindset undermines transparency and fuels systemic dysfunction.

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[AFAM OSIGWE @afamosigwe]

My conversation this morning with @NewsCentralTV on the unfair treatment of Comfort Emmanson by @ibomairlines.

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@afamosigwe @NewsCentralTV @ibomairlines Thank you so much for speaking up.

[Oby Ezekwesili @obyezeks]

Dear Fellow Citizens,

The two disturbing incidents in our aviation sector are not isolated anomalies.
They are a mirror- reflecting the tragic state of Nigeria and the lived reality of Nigerians.

Two citizens.
Same Constitution.
Same aviation sector.
Yet, two vastly different outcomes.

One is deemed “powerful”- not by merit, but by the warped standards of a society in decline.
The other is labeled a “nobody”- not because she lacks dignity or rights, but because she lacks political connections.

That alone explains the staggering disparity in how both were treated by public officials and institutions of the Nigerian State.

The politically connected man flagrantly violated aviation rules, obstructing a taxiing aircraft- an act captured on video.
He was cajoled, indulged, and handed a soft slap-on-the-wrist flight ban.

The young woman, whose behavior also raised concerns, was met with brutal force:
Stripped naked.
Dragged off the plane.
Arrested.
Charged.
Remanded.
And before anyone could say “Jack Robinson,” she was thrown into Kirikiri Prison.

This brazen double standard in law enforcement is not just unjust- it is a direct assault on the Rule of Law.
It is yet another example of the contemptuous normalization of impunity by Nigeria’s Ndi Nkilika political class.

What happened to this young woman is not an isolated injustice.
It is a symptom of a system that shields and rewards the powerful for misconduct, while ruthlessly punishing ordinary citizens.

She has now become a symbol- an emblem of the millions of Nigerians who suffer daily indignities, many of whom have been so broken by the system that they now defend their oppressors and attack those who speak out.

Perhaps this aviation episode was divinely orchestrated- to force us to confront the tragic truth of our national condition.

Shall we continue pretending we don’t live in a country where the powerful walk free regardless of their crimes- especially grand corruption- while the powerless rot in jail for petty infractions?

Our political class has corrupted the nation’s moral compass, perverted its systems of reward and punishment, and destroyed the values that underpin strong institutions.

No society has ever achieved lasting prosperity without institutions rooted in a shared values system.

So we must ask:
When will “Enough” truly be enough?

It begins with us demanding the immediate release of the young woman from Kirikiri Prison.
Not tomorrow.
Not next week.
Now.

It continues with a collective insistence that the Federal Government, as aviation regulators, apply the same standards- without favoritism- to both the powerful and the powerless.
No preferential treatment.
No double standards.

The answer lies in our hands, dear 99% of Nigerians.

I know that a Day shall come when Nigerians finally collectively rise in one accord to confront the 1%.

Hope maketh not ashamed. ✍🏾✍🏾✍🏾

[Dr Charles Omole @DrCOmole]

If I am to advise the management of IBOM Air, I will withdraw the court case filed against this lady. They can’t win the case in terms of reputation even if they win in court. While the lady appears culpable in some respect; so is Ibom’s staff as well.

I have seen a video where the lady was blocked and prevented from leaving the aircraft by Ibom staff. So why is there a need to carry her out of the plane she was willing to leave in the first place. Investigation may well apportion blame to Both sides.

In light of this; a court case is not the solution. Withdraw the case and use some form of ADR to resolve this matter. More training on deescalation techniques need to be given to all airline staff. For example, there are people who can misbehave on flights due to phobia and anxiety of flying. They would need to be dealt with sensitively and calmly; not with heavy handed tactics.

The video of her nakedness was clearly taken by someone linked to IBOM as it was on board the aircraft. This makes the airline vicariously liable of this indecent exposure.

IBOM should look at the bigger picture and not allow this story to remain front page for too long. They have more to lose than this lady reputation wise. Withdraw the case; submit to a form of ADR and let go of this matter and move on vey quickly. The lady should be released immediately from detention.

A six months ban by IBOM airline only could be a proportional punishment. The lady will also need to apologise for her behaviour. A lifetime ban is not proportional and a ban of any kind by other airlines is unnecessary.

Justice should focus on restoration rather than mere punishment because true justice heals harm, repairs relationships, and rebuilds communities instead of simply inflicting retribution.

This is my considered advice to the management of this lovely airline, IBOM.

[Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, FCIArb @MrsBBold]

The Recent Ibom Air Incident - My two kobo.
I have read, with deep concern, various accounts of the events surrounding the recent Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos involving Ms. Comfort Emmanson, and the subsequent actions taken against her.
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[AFAM OSIGWE @afamosigwe]

“The treatment of Ms. Comfort Emmanson by Ibom Air was reckless and violated her right to dignity of human person”

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) @NigBarAssoc strongly condemns the treatment of Ms. Comfort Emmanson in the incident aboard an Ibom Air flight on 10 August 2025 and the subsequent lifetime flight ban imposed on her by Ibom Air and the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON). These actions are heavy-handed, unlawful, and a grave affront to the rule of law and human dignity.

It is deeply disturbing that Ms. Emmanson was forcibly removed from the aircraft, stripped of her clothing in public, and subjected to humiliation that was filmed and circulated online. Such conduct is degrading, violates her right to dignity and privacy, and falls far short of the standards of civility and professionalism expected in the aviation sector. No person, regardless of the circumstances, should be treated in such a dehumanising manner.

While Ibom Air has issued its own account of events, other video footage has emerged showing an Ibom Air hostess preventing Ms. Emmanson from alighting from the aircraft, a conduct that could constitute false imprisonment and a possible provocation that escalated the situation. This makes it all the more critical that the matter be subjected to an independent, impartial investigation by the appropriate authorities before any disciplinary action is taken against her.

The decision to impose a lifetime ban without affording Ms. Emmanson a fair opportunity to be heard is equally troubling. Ibom Air has so far only presented its own version of events without giving her the chance to respond. This one-sided process, culminating in a ban supported by AON, breaches the fundamental principle of fair hearing and renders the decision legally and morally indefensible. The power to suspend or restrict a passenger’s right to fly rests with the appropriate statutory regulator, not private associations or airline operators acting unilaterally.

The photographing, dissemination, and online circulation of indecent images of Ms. Emmanson is also an egregious invasion of privacy and a criminal act. Even if the incident was to be reported, the footage should have been blurred or edited in such a way that it did not expose her nudity to the public. Those responsible for capturing and distributing the unedited footage must be identified and prosecuted. Such acts erode public trust and undermine the rights of all citizens to be treated with dignity and respect.

The NBA demands that Ibom Air immediately withdraw the lifetime ban, issue a public apology to Ms. Emmanson, and cooperate fully with an impartial investigation into this incident. We also call on the Minister for Aviation, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, and relevant security agencies to conduct a thorough inquiry, sanction all those found culpable, and enforce strict compliance with established standards for the humane treatment of air passengers.

The NBA stands ready to provide Ms. Emmanson with pro bono legal support to ensure her rights are protected and that she obtains redress for the violations suffered. We will not remain silent while the fundamental rights of any Nigerian are trampled upon, whether by public authorities, private corporations, or individuals. Respect for human dignity and the rule of law must never be compromised, and in this matter, justice must prevail.

Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN
President, Nigerian Bar Association

Dr. Mobolaji Ojibara
General Secretary

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[Olumide Akpata @OlumideAkpata]

It is paramount to emphatically state that the right to peaceful assembly and free expression, including the right of citizens to protest, are fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. As citizens of this great nation, we are not only entitled to exercise these rights but are indeed duty-bound to do so when circumstances necessitate. It is on this unshakeable constitutional foundation that I unequivocally support the right of the would-be protesters to assemble peacefully and articulate their grievances.

Here’s my full statement:

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@FavOfili What a country. Terrible behaviour.

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@onyichurchee @chude__ Maybe shouldn't be a priority project now, but the word "desolated" is misplaced.