Jackye Madu Criticises Ibom Air Over Passenger Incident, Calls for Legal Action

Reality TV star and former Big Brother Naija housemate, Jackye Madu, has strongly criticised Ibom Air over the recent viral incident involving passenger Comfort Emmanson, demanding that the airline face legal consequences.

In a statement shared online, Madu expressed outrage at what she described as the mishandling and gender-biased treatment of Emmanson. She alleged that the passenger was manhandled solely because she is a woman, noting that the men who intervened did not attempt to calm the situation.

She also condemned the individual who recorded and circulated footage of the altercation, which exposed the passenger’s breasts, describing the act as “unacceptable” and a violation of dignity.

Madu drew comparisons to past incidents, including the alleged assault of a female captain by musician Kwam 1, where, according to her, punitive action was only taken after public pressure.

“I hope Comfort sues Ibom Air into bankruptcy. Foolish airline, foolish employees, and foolish people supporting the airline for such actions. Nigeria is not kind to women… The only reason Comfort was manhandled is that she is a woman. At no point did the men who came in try to de-escalate the situation.

“And whoever recorded that girl and posted her exposed breast, may the heavens and the earth work against you,” Madu wrote.

The viral incident has sparked widespread debate on social media, with many demanding accountability from both the airline and those who filmed and shared the video.