Governor Adeleke survives plane crash, alleges engines were tampered with

By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, recently shared his harrowing experience of narrowly escaping a plane crash at the domestic wing of Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

On September 5, Governor Adeleke and his aides were on board a private jet bound for Abuja when the aircraft encountered a terrifying incident.

In a statement released by the Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed confirmed the reported aircraft incident involving Governor Ademola Adeleke but clarified that there are strong indications that the two aircraft engines were tampered with before boarding.

Reacting to news reports on the incident, the Spokesperson said, “the highly technically equipped aircraft was well maintained with the best technical crew and was never an unused platform where birds could build nests.

“Contrary to the claim by the hanger owner that birds’ nests caused the incident, birds’ nests are made with straws not bidding wires as in this case.”

According to him, “The near-fatal incident was averted shortly after boarding and less than two minutes after the commencement of taxing on the tarmac.

“An early warning noise from the engines immediately prompted the pilots to direct the evacuation of the passengers. Everything happened within five minutes.

“Early reports from the internal investigation indicated sabotage. But the authorities, locally and internationally, are still investigating the incident.”

“We however want to assure the public that Governor Adeleke and his aides are safe and there was no injury or any outward explosion on the plane.”

The Governor expressed his deep appreciation to well-wishers and supporters who have been calling since the report of the incident.

“Mr. Governor is hale and hearty,” the statement said.