The 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the relevant aviation authorities to investigate the runway excursion incident involving an Enugu Air aircraft in Benin City, Edo State.
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that an Enugu Air Embraer E170, operating Flight 4264 from Lagos, veered off the runway after landing at Benin Airport on Thursday. The airline, which the Enugu State Government owns, confirmed that all 63 passengers and five crew members disembarked safely, and that no injuries or fatalities were recorded. Praise for authorities, but a probe is necessary.
In a post on his X handle on Friday, Mr Obi praised the pilot, flight crew, and airport emergency response team for their swift and professional handling of the incident. The NDC candidate stressed that the report indicating that 68 passengers and crew members disembarked safely without injury came as a profound relief.
“I commend the pilot, the flight crew, and the airport emergency response teams at Benin Airport for their swift and professional handling of the situation, which averted what could have been a major tragedy. Their calmness and decisiveness under pressure are deeply commendable,” he said.
