Omoyele Sowore's reaction to the incident involving Comfort Emmanson and the Ibom Air hostess isn't available. However, Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, has spoken out on the matter, criticizing the double standards in Nigeria's justice system. He questioned why Emmanson was quickly punished while others, like musician Kwam 1, who disrupted a flight, seemed to face less severe consequences.¹
*Key Points about the Incident:*
- *Comfort Emmanson's Behavior*: She allegedly assaulted Ibom Air crew members and security personnel at Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos after refusing to switch off her phone during a flight from Uyo.
- *Consequences*: Emmanson was charged to court, remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre, and banned from flying with Nigerian airlines for life.
- *Public Reaction*: The incident sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some condemning Emmanson's behavior and others questioning the handling of the situation by security officials.² ³ ⁴
In USA, no one has asked me to switch off my phone in 10 years - sowore
August 13, 2025 · By Ewaoluwa
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Temidayo1986 Aug 17, 2025 · 6:57 pm
Sorry
Temidenike Aug 16, 2025 · 6:51 am
Sad incident
OreOpe Aug 15, 2025 · 12:59 pm
Funny but really sad
Staystev Aug 15, 2025 · 12:10 pm
Oppression and injustice!
Ewaoluwa Aug 15, 2025 · 2:19 am
Sorry
Hammedino364 Aug 14, 2025 · 2:23 pm
Hmm