By Barrister Ignatius Ozoilo
Ordinarily, I exercise restraint when it comes to differences with anyone who has been associated with Gani Fawehinmi Chambers because of my eternal regard and respect for the founder late Chief Gani Fawehinmi. Mr. Keyamo enjoys that immunity for that reason.
However, since he made representation below in his capacity as Minister of Aviation, he will be be subject to public scrutiny that applies to any public official and that being the case, I respectfully submit that he uncontrollably misfired.
The footage Keyamo provided does not show any signage that cars parked in that location of the airport car park must have their drivers seated in them throughout the duration of the parking.
The footage also does not display any signage about parking time restrictions so it is unclear how the 30 minute rule becomes relevant.
Neither the footage nor Keyamo’s account suggests that other cars parked in the same location had their drivers in them.
Keyamo did not provide recorded telephone conversation between Peter Obi and airport staff to enable members of the public assess whether Peter Obi ‘PEDDLED’ his influence.
Global practice in car parking requires managers of parking facilities to provide clear directions and warnings to users at different strategic locations of those facilities. Mr Keyamo did not provide any footage showing that the particular Abuja airport car park is compliant with the Global standard practice.
It is the constitutional right of Peter Obi to complain if he is selectively treated and Mr. Keyamo’s account of event (relying on hearsay evidence) does nothing to disprove Peter Obi’s
Based on the foreging, I am happy to have the benefit of Mr Keyamo’s next steps, and I put him to proof in that regard.
