In a statement on Tuesday, Executive Director Kunle Daniel accused the airline of violating human rights, infringing on civil liberties, and using excessive force in ways that “bring disrepute to Nigeria’s aviation industry.”
According to CEDEHUR, the dispute began when cabin crew gave the standard safety instruction for passengers to switch off their phones or activate airplane mode before takeoff. An eyewitness cited by the group said Ms. Emmanson explained her phone was already in flight mode and faulty, but the purser insisted she turn it off completely.