Ada Ogbu Disputes Keyamo’s CCTV Account
Ada Ogbu, former Enugu East senatorial candidate, says she was “a member of the team that accompanied Obi on July 4” and states:
“He doesn’t have policeman as driver” in Abuja.
She posted this on X on July 11, 2026, saying she witnessed events firsthand and that Keyamo’s claim about a police driver is “inaccurate.”
Ada Ogbu’s statement puts direct pressure on Keyamo to publish the footage he referenced, because the driver’s identity should be obvious on tape.
What this contradicts in Keyamo’s statement
Keyamo’s CCTV breakdown said:
“Mr. Obi arrived... driven by a Policeman” and “The Police driver then parked the vehicle...”
So the dispute is now about who was driving: police officer vs civilian driver.
Why this matters to the overall controversy
Keyamo’s case rests on 3 elements:
1. Car left unattended for 30 mins = security risk
2. Driver was a policeman who should “know better”
3. Obi used “influence” via phone call to get it released.
If point #2 is false, it doesn’t change whether the car was unattended, but it undercuts Keyamo’s “even his police driver broke the rule” argument. It also raises questions about the accuracy of the CCTV narration.
Both sides are now making factual claims that the CCTV should resolve:
1. Who was driving — The footage should show the driver’s uniform if he’s police.
2. How long car was unattended — Timestamp will settle this.
3. Whether other cars were treated differently — Needs wide-angle view Keyamo says disproves Obi.
Until FAAN/Ministry releases the actual video, it’s Keyamo’s narration vs Obi’s team’s eyewitness account.
Bottom line: The controversy has shifted from “was the car wrongly parked?” to “is Keyamo’s description of the CCTV accurate?” Ada Ogbu’s statement puts direct pressure on Keyamo to publish the footage he referenced, because the driver’s identity should be obvious on tape.
Having followed this dispute closely, I find the question of the driver’s identity quite crucial beyond just political rivalry. When an official or political figure’s car is parked unattended in a sensitive area like an airport, security protocols typically come under intense scrutiny. The claim that a police officer was driving suggests a level of accountability and rule compliance, but if that is incorrect, as Ada Ogbu asserts, it places doubts not only on who was responsible but also on the credibility of the official CCTV breakdown. From my personal experience attending various events with security escorts and official teams, the presence or absence of uniformed personnel as drivers can drastically affect the handling of security incidents. A civilian driver might not be bound by the same protocols or immediate chain of command, increasing the potential risk of leaving a vehicle unattended in a restricted zone. Moreover, the duration the vehicle was left unattended is an essential fact that the CCTV footage should clarify. Thirty minutes is a significant amount of time in a high-traffic, sensitive area. If the vehicle was indeed unattended for that length, it could represent a serious security lapse, regardless of who drove. However, verifying the driver’s identity adds a layer to understanding whether this lapse was a result of negligence by security personnel or others. I think this controversy underscores the importance of transparency in such security-related incidents, especially when public figures are involved. Publishing the actual CCTV footage would allow independent observers and the public to form their own opinions rather than relying on conflicting narratives. It could also help hold those responsible accountable, ensuring that security standards are maintained. Lastly, this incident highlights how social media statements, like those on X by Ada Ogbu, shape the narrative and pressure officials to provide evidence. It’s a good reminder that eyewitness accounts are invaluable but need to be substantiated with clear data, particularly video evidence, to avoid misinformation and political weaponization of security concerns.