The
association called for the immediate withdrawal of the lifetime flight
ban imposed on Emmanson by Ibom Air and the Airline Operators of Nigeria
(AON).
The Nigerian Bar Association has reacted to the atlercation between Ms. Comfort Emmanson and Ibom Air officials.
NBA condemned the treatment of Emmanson and the subsequent lifetime
flight ban imposed on her by Ibom Air and the Airline Operators of
Nigeria.
In a press release signed by its president, Mazi Afam Osigwe and
general secretary, Dr Mobolaji Ojibara, the NBA described the airline’s
actions, including the lifetime ban as “reckless,” “unlawful,” and a
violation of her right to dignity.
According to the NBA, the forceful removal of Ms Emmanson, stripped
of her clothing, recording of the indecent video, is degrading and
falls far short of the standards of professionalism expected in the
aviation sector.
The association called for the immediate withdrawal of the lifetime
flight ban imposed on Emmanson by Ibom Air and the Airline Operators of
Nigeria (AON).
The association also offered to provide Ms. Emmanson with free
legal representation “to ensure her rights are protected and that she
obtains redress for the violations suffered.
“The Nigerian Bar Association strongly condemns the treatment
of Ms. Comfort Emmanson in the incident aboard an Ibom Air flight on 10
August 2025 and the subsequent lifetime flight ban imposed on her by
Ibom Air and the Airline Operators of Nigeria. These actions are
heavy-handed, unlawful, and a grave affront to the rule of law and human
dignity,” the statement read.
“It is deeply disturbing that Ms. Emmanson was forcibly removed
from the aircraft, stripped of her clothing in public, and subjected to
humiliation that was filmed and circulated online. Such conduct is
degrading, violates her right to dignity and privacy, and falls far
short of the standards of civility and professionalism expected in the
aviation sector. No person, regardless of the circumstances, should be
treated in such a dehumanising manner.
“While Ibom Air has issued its account of events, other video
footage has emerged showing an Ibom Air hostess preventing Ms. Emmanson
from alighting from the aircraft, a conduct that could constitute false
imprisonment and a possible provocation that escalated the situation.
This makes it all the more critical that the matter be subjected to an
independent, impartial investigation by the appropriate authorities
before any disciplinary action is taken against her."
The association criticised the lifetime ban as a violation of fair
hearing principles, arguing that Ms. Emmanson was not given an
opportunity to respond to the allegations.
“The decision to impose a lifetime ban without affording Ms.
Emmanson a fair opportunity to be heard is equally troubling. Ibom Air
has so far only presented its own version of events without giving her
the chance to respond.
“This one-sided process, culminating in a ban supported by AON,
breaches the fundamental principle of fair hearing and renders the
decision legally and morally indefensible. The power to suspend or
restrict a passenger’s right to fly rests with the appropriate statutory
regulator, not private associations or airline operators acting
unilaterally. The photographing, dissemination, and online circulation
of indecent images of Ms. Emmanson is also an egregious invasion of
privacy and a criminal act.”
"Even if the incident was to be reported, the footage should
have been blurred or edited in such a way that it did not expose her
nudity to the public. Those responsible for capturing and distributing
the unedited footage must be identified and prosecuted. Such acts erode
public trust and undermine the rights of all citizens to be treated with
dignity and respect.”
The NBA also stated that only statutory regulators, not private
airlines or associations, have the authority to restrict a passenger’s
right to fly.
“The NBA demands that Ibom Air immediately withdraw the
lifetime ban, issue a public apology to Ms. Emmanson, and cooperate
fully with an impartial investigation into this incident. We also call
on the Minister for Aviation, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, the
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, and relevant security."
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