Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared he was not on board the Boeing 777-300 aircraft Ethiopian flight that encountered bad weather during landing at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Wednesday.

Obasanjo was widely reported to have been among the 393 passengers on the flight from Adiss-Ababa, capital of Ethiopia.

But the former President said he didn’t travel, let alone board the flight.

Obasanjo made the clarification through his spokesperson, Kehinde Akinyemi.

Akinyemi said Obasanjo had been in his home in Abeokuta, Ogun State and the former president never traveled.
A news agency had reported Obasanjo was returning from a stakeholders’ dialogue on Continental Trade and Strengthening Implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) which ended on Tuesday in Addis Ababa, when the incident happened.

Ethiopian Airlines clarified that its Boeing 777-300 aircraft which took off in Addis Ababa on its way to Lagos encountered bad weather during landing and the airport.

It was Ethiopian Flight (ET 901/29 MAY).

According to its General Manager Nigeria, Firihiewot Mekonnen , the aircraft upon experiencing bad weather had to embark on a go – round the airport for better and smooth landing, which she said was in line with flight safety procedure.

She said: “On a second attempt, the aircraft made safe and normal landing. This was according to safety standards. Pilots are encouraged to make similar go – round in such cases. However, some media incorrectly reported this standard safety precautionary go – round. “

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) also confirmed the incident involving Ethiopian Airlines.

In a statement, its spokesperson, Henrietta Yakubu said : ” An Ethiopian Airline flight numbered ET 901 flying from Addis Ababa to Lagos today escaped a mishap and landed safely at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

“The flight, which tried to land at about 1157hours had earlier mis-approached due to bad weather and immediately went up to position properly for landing.

The aircraft landed safely at exactly 1213hours and parked at gate E63.”

“The Ethiopian flight had departed Lagos for Addis Ababa at 1351hours.”

https://thenationonlineng.net/i-didnt-escape-any-plane-crash-says-obasanjo/

FFK the public leaking mouth.

Where did he get the crash info from?

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Lol Old man quickly spoke out , lol baba you dey fear death ? E don be for youths

we still need more of ur letters

Bloggers and lie, them don rush just now come report say the man dey the plane without concrete evidence sef

emeijeh:
FFK the public leaking mouth.

Where did he get the crash info from?

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You don't know Femi Fani Kayode? He's the only accredited bastard we have in Yoruba Land.

He will say anything & attack anybody just to trend.

CC: Cramjones

APC wan kill Obj by all means. God no go gree una, Obj is coming back in 2023

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The plane crash escaped you.

These children of hate wants to kill OBJ for speaking the truth

PDP and followers are liars

myboy2111:
PDP and followers are liars

Lol

I knew it...I was just waiting to hear from him

Great excuse not to attend inauguration in home state Ogun State.

Who cares about Abuja selection matters

The hope of Nigeria. Baba pls don't keep quiet, talk before the kill us all. You now believe Wat Nnamdi Kanu saw way back in 2014 abi. This evil fulanization agenda will never work in Jesus name.

Yoruba and Igbo pls unite before they kill us all.

FFK and leaky mouth sef.

Odi egwu

Either FFK mouth leak again after sniffing ewedu snuff

OR

Obasanjo use egbe to teleport himself back to his bedroom

Chelsea vs Arsenal
Starboy Yemi Osinbajo the mere Commissioner is the Chelsea

Saraki Bukola the Gunner is the Arsenal

1000 like for Chelsea before day break

Otan elenu kari-kaso

Make right what U've done wrong before u path dear old man

emeijeh:
FFK the public leaking mouth.

Where did he get the crash info from?

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Lol

When will they arrest FFK the parrot mouth

.

That Fani Kayode is a chronic liar and a threat to our unity.. Very evil minded old man. What a shame.

We don hear nevertheless your time will come sooner or later

Majid1990:
We don hear nevertheless your time will come sooner or later

Of course, including you.
Everyman must taste death.

Besides Obasanjo has achieved a lot in life. Even though he isn't perfect as no man is perfect.

Lovelyn451:
I knew it...I was just waiting to hear from him

Hmmmm!!! Ask em bloggers now