Pilgrims Stranded as Flynas Refuses Ogun State Airport, Sparking Questions Over Abiodun’s Legacy

A recent Punch Newspaper report says Saudi carrier Flynas declined to land at Gateway International Airport in Iperu over unresolved technical issues. Hundreds of Ogun pilgrims bound for the Hajj were left waiting for days before being redirected to Lagos, enduring hunger, illness and harsh conditions. Critics argue the airport was unveiled amid heavy fanfare but lacked full international certification. Questions are now being raised about the procurement process, operational readiness and whether political prestige took priority over safety and compliance. Government officials have shifted responsibility between agencies, fueling public doubt. Many Nigerians are demanding clarity on the airport’s actual certification status, long-term viability and whether the facility was rushed into service purely for political optics.

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