Mr Obi’s statement came amid the airline’s altercation with All Progressives Congress chieftain, Adams Oshiomhole.
Air Peace challenges “Senator Oshiomole to bring one evidence of a passenger that was extorted.”
The airline in a statement said the politician resorted to violence, physically assaulting its staff and forcefully barricading the terminal’s entrance.
Mr Okpebholo also said he is ready to make Edo “inhabitable” for the activities of the criminal elements ransacking the nooks of the state.
In recent years, Zamfara state, a state rich in gold, has been a hotbed of banditry.
Mr Oshiomhole said that he was completely for local government autonomy.
He emphasised the importance of good governance and delivering results to the people of Edo.
Mr Okpebholo said his election as governor of Edo signalled a new dawn for the state and promised to work with the opposition if they had good ideas.
The fertiliser is from the Federal Government and aimed at enhancing food security,” Mr Oshiomhole said.
“You must stand your ground to make sure that democracy succeeds,” said the deputy governor.
