Photo: Ghanaian airline refuses to fly a Nigerian woman because she's in a wheelchair
Freky
Andrew-Essien says she's been stranded in Ghana for two days now because operators of Ghanaian airline, Fly Africa, out-rightly
told her it's against their
company policy to fly anyone in a wheelchair. This is so wrong on all
levels. Continue for more...
Hummmmmmmmmm...company policy my foot. That company better remove some clauses from whatever policy that govern the organization, before someone sue their fat asses.
Africans mentality is nothing to write home about. If americans can have special buses for the handicapped, why can't africans also have the same? Not to talk about this being a plane. Still waiting for the 'CHANGE' tho.. I really hate discrimination..poor woman.
Nawah! This is crazy. Like does her wheel chair stop d plane from flying? I don't get. This is why we don't move forward. If it was America now they will scream racism. WTH
Eyah. Ds almst made me cry. Cant imagine hw she'll be feeling. Probably asking God why ND jst regretting her life. Ahh God have mercy. U will walk again luv. GOD will do it for u. Humans re so wicked. No fear of tmrw at all. Making rules lyk dey knw wat will happen to them or their loved ones in d future. Smh. May God have mercy. Let her jst try other airlines at least.
Now this are the kind of post I want to see people comment on... what nonsense? Who does that? How can this happen? How I'll she sit through an 11 hour journey? This is absolutely wickedness...
This is discrimination, she has rights no matter what her physical disability is. If this true, I think Ghana has good human right activist who can stand against this, people with disability are been discriminated against in the society and now organisations want to do the same? not even Air transport organisations, this is totally unacceptable. For the main time, I will advice the woman to go ahead and fly Arik or another airline, but this matter needs legal intervention, it must not be over looked.
Taaa! Back to Tunde Ogunbitan, whatever u wish me back to u Tunde Ogunbitan. Everybody hv his own opinion, must she fly plane? Is there no bus to Nigeria? Nd how does she got there? She should stay there now shea she want to fly plane.
This is a reflection of how backward they are<for Christ sake are those operators still living in stone age?with medieval policies? this is a disgrace to Africa to have a so called airline operating with these weird policies it is unheard of.
What rubbish is this stupid airline talking about,poor woman..Can someone investigate this please.I wish i had a private jet right now,I would definitely send my pilot to go pick her up .."thinking" Lord Fix This Please.
For God shake is there any difference in between someone on the wheel chair and someone moving with is leg,we were both created by God.When does disability turns to this even in Africa.Well madam please don't be sad don't even border to sue them focus on God i believe God with you that your situation can still change.He said in his word that no impossibility in him so therefore it is a settled case.Please be happy and enjoy life.I care about you.
Whoever made that policy will use wheelchair, what rubbish is that, this is not about discrimination, they are saying indirectly that the person is not meant to be alive, please is there no human right agencies in Ghana or kindly broadcast this till it get to Buhari or who can correct this rubbish stupid policies
Whoever made that policy will use wheelchair, what rubbish is that, this is not about discrimination, they are saying indirectly that the person is not meant to be alive, please is there no human right agencies in Ghana or kindly broadcast this till it get to Buhari or who can correct this rubbish stupid policies
I use a wheelchair and I fly a lot. Generally I am accommodated. Ghana is horrible though. Worst place I have flown through is Accra. You are segregated from other passengers and if you are flying with friends that can be tough. In Africa it is important never to make any assumptions. You have to let the airline know that you are a wheelchair passenger when buying your ticket and ensure they include it with your booking. This is for peace of mind. It is frustrating and annoying and depressing to have to be in a wheelchair and so in my case I have to ensure that my journey will be smooth before I take off otherwise...I was once carried off the plane in Nairobi. I didn't mind because they were soooo nice to me.
I wish we could be like the UK or USA - but we have a looooong way to go. Even getting into the bank in Nigeria is impossible cos wheelchairs can't fit into the security doors. I insist and raise hell and either get attended to outside in my car or they find another way for me to get in...
It is TOUGH. the society here believes that if you have a disability - you might as well die because there is no place for you. No step free access, disabled parking, lifts, disabled toilets etc.
I feel bad for this girl she just has to take a deep breath and suck it in and quickly find a way home - even if it is a bus - to keep her sanity. She can think about legal action when she gets home.
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Irabo Favour stupid.you are so daft and myopic.Imagine the rubbish you are vomiting .Do you have a heart ,at all. If you have nothing meaningful to contribute,then shut the fuck up,instead of making asinine statements and displaying your ignorance on line.
Juliet are you normal at all or your brains are dead?they have no right to do that? That means they can't fly physically challenged people how wicked can humans be.
When our organisation (Centre for Citizens with Disabilities) were calling for the past Nigeria government to sign the disability bill into law, most media outlets didn't take us serious. Because Nigeria government treat persons with disabilities with disdan, any country can do the same against Nigeria PWDs. Its unfortunate. Ghana has a disability law, she should contact disability rights groups in Ghana for support.
WAIT OOO NA COMMON GHANA DE DO DS? THATS Y FLOOD WANNA FINISH THEM. THEY NEVER SEE SOMETHING. AND WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE AIRLINE? SUCH AIRLINE SHOULD BE SUED
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How cruel??
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Sorry ma'am. This is wrong. Lindaobserve
Awwwww, Dats not fair na
This ain't nice @ all...
Na wa oo,dts not fair
Eyah. But how she take reach there?
Discrimination of,d highest order... itz sickening. Wth for goodness sake
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When does the law prohibits that ?
Is she on wheel chair?
Hummmmmmmmmm...company policy my foot. That company better remove some clauses from whatever policy that govern the organization, before someone sue their fat asses.
#TeamBlessed#
Hmmm! Am speechless
Eyaaa.. poor her
This really a bad news... And very bad too
Crazy pipo!!!
Now wait,that is preposterous
Africans mentality is nothing to write home about. If americans can have special buses for the handicapped, why can't africans also have the same? Not to talk about this being a plane. Still waiting for the 'CHANGE' tho.. I really hate discrimination..poor woman.
So unjust.
Oops. Sowie.
Come on! This is not good. The people that made that decision are not immuned againt wheel chair. That policy needs to be reviewed
Dis is maltreatment. Lord help d physically challenge
Its not just fair....that's discrimination at its
peak.
But this is not fair.
Must she fly Africa World anyways?
Why not Arik, Aero or even Medview.. I'm sure at least one of the three Nigerian airlines would fly a passenger on wheel chair...
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Ok it is their law so that is it.
If this is true then it's really sad n wrong.
What if she had an appointment that's very important. So she'll miss it cus she's on wheel chair
sue them for 10 million
Black gonna be black ***far too kind***
Good question!
You have eyes but u cannot see.
Nawah! This is crazy. Like does her wheel chair stop d plane from flying? I don't get. This is why we don't move forward. If it was America now they will scream racism. WTH
Eyah. Ds almst made me cry. Cant imagine hw she'll be feeling. Probably asking God why ND jst regretting her life. Ahh God have mercy. U will walk again luv. GOD will do it for u. Humans re so wicked. No fear of tmrw at all. Making rules lyk dey knw wat will happen to them or their loved ones in d future. Smh. May God have mercy. Let her jst try other airlines at least.
No she's on "jangolover".. .
Ode no she is on d wheel table.
Now this are the kind of post I want to see people comment on... what nonsense? Who does that? How can this happen? How I'll she sit through an 11 hour journey? This is absolutely wickedness...
Nope wheeltable
Awww it's not fair oooo
Don't worry u will soon end ur life on wheel chair so u can knw how it feels to be in dat position. Mumu
Essein my church member @ Jesus house porthacourt don't mind dem, God pass them. Africa when are we goin to get to that level
Its time to sue
She could sue, but how did she get in in the first place?
Ghana just dey overdo things. What could be their reasons,how d she get to Ghana?
Lawsuit . Gbam
She used ur mum's broom stick. Senseless idiot
No she is on a wheel barrow.
She can sue der freaking ass jare Dts so nt cool @ all.
This is discrimination, she has rights no matter what her physical disability is. If this true, I think Ghana has good human right activist who can stand against this, people with disability are been discriminated against in the society and now organisations want to do the same? not even Air transport organisations, this is totally unacceptable. For the main time, I will advice the woman to go ahead and fly Arik or another airline, but this matter needs legal intervention, it must not be over looked.
Some people that comment on this blog have IQ less than that of chimpanzees.
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This is soooo ooooo wrong! The airline must lift her. It's not like she's on oxygen or visibly ill. What nonsense?
Ode, One can deduce she is flying from one part of Ghana to another. Do those Nigerian airlines you suggested fly within Ghana?
Now this is the highest level of discrimination...
What a world we live in...
Now this is the highest level of discrimination...
What a world we live in...
I knew it attracts extra charges flying passengers on wheel chairs,maybe she didn't notify them of her condition before procuring their ticket
Na WA o. Some policies be mean like dat
THEY ARE STUPID ND A PETITION NEEDS TO BE TAKEN AGAINST THEM
This isn't fair at all
African-we talk about racism, discrimination by white-people. I think she needs to press Charges against the airline.
Rubbish d company shuld really be sued
@Jules Louis, u spoke my mind. Thumbs up for dis lovely comment.
@Davido driver, if u continue wit dis act of creating unnecessary space on d blog its wickedness to fellow commenter's on d blog.
U r larger than dis creating unnecessary space on d blog. Dis is bad, and unfair.
Pls stop dis foolish act, and hav a change of heart. U r bigger, and larger than dis nonsense.
Grow up! Grow up!! Grow up!!!
@Davido driver, if u continue wit dis act of creating unnecessary space on d blog its wickedness to fellow commenter's on d blog.
U r larger than dis creating unnecessary space on d blog. Dis is bad, and unfair.
Pls stop dis foolish act, and hav a change of heart. U r bigger, and larger than dis nonsense.
Grow up! Grow up!! Grow up!!!
Taaa! Back to Tunde Ogunbitan, whatever u wish me back to u Tunde Ogunbitan. Everybody hv his own opinion, must she fly plane? Is there no bus to Nigeria? Nd how does she got there? She should stay there now shea she want to fly plane.
Dy re stupid 4 sayin dat infact they shud b sued wah nonsense @tyms tins I hear makes ma ear tinkle
This very wrong.
Serious discrimination.
The reason why whites believe the black race does not have the traits to run a civilised society. We r still way too backward
This is totally stupid! No other airline in ghana
Hahahahahahhaahhahahaaa! This replies are epic! Best comment-reply skit on LIB this year!
She should suit them for discrimination. Let them tell the court while they are operating a discrimination policy.
This not nice at all.
It's crazy and annoying
Irabor you are stupid on all levels even ur grammar is crazy
She is just sitting on d air...anu
This is a reflection of how backward they are<for Christ sake are those operators still living in stone age?with medieval policies? this is a disgrace to Africa to have a so called airline operating with these weird policies it is unheard of.
What rubbish is this stupid airline talking about,poor woman..Can someone investigate this please.I wish i had a private jet right now,I would definitely send my pilot to go pick her up .."thinking" Lord Fix This Please.
You had to copy davido's driver too? Are you that dumb??
This is not fair @ all
The airline should be called to order
For God shake is there any difference in between someone on the wheel chair and someone moving with is leg,we were both created by God.When does disability turns to this even in Africa.Well madam please don't be sad don't even border to sue them focus on God i believe God with you that your situation can still change.He said in his word that no impossibility in him so therefore it is a settled case.Please be happy and enjoy life.I care about you.
What kind of stupid and absurd policy is that
Wot nonsense
This is discrimination at its peak.
She is a member of my church. ...... Don't worry God will fight ur cause
Sorry dear it's not suit but sue
Sorry ma'am, but did the policy start with you or has it been in place before now??? Linda take note!
Irabo u r mean! Your opinion is disheartening abeg! No human sympathy. Na wa o
Irabo Bobby are you serious @ how does she got there? No need to say anything to you because it's obvious English is a big problem to you.
Wickedness in high places,.nt so cool at all,.how come the have forgotten the first commandment wich says love ur neighbour as ursef,.Lord av mercy
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Whoever made that policy will use wheelchair, what rubbish is that, this is not about discrimination, they are saying indirectly that the person is not meant to be alive, please is there no human right agencies in Ghana or kindly broadcast this till it get to Buhari or who can correct this rubbish stupid policies
Whoever made that policy will use wheelchair, what rubbish is that, this is not about discrimination, they are saying indirectly that the person is not meant to be alive, please is there no human right agencies in Ghana or kindly broadcast this till it get to Buhari or who can correct this rubbish stupid policies
Bt y now? Dis is nt nice @ll
Everyone should boycott the airline
#BOYCOTTFLYAFRICA
I use a wheelchair and I fly a lot. Generally I am accommodated. Ghana is horrible though. Worst place I have flown through is Accra. You are segregated from other passengers and if you are flying with friends that can be tough. In Africa it is important never to make any assumptions. You have to let the airline know that you are a wheelchair passenger when buying your ticket and ensure they include it with your booking. This is for peace of mind. It is frustrating and annoying and depressing to have to be in a wheelchair and so in my case I have to ensure that my journey will be smooth before I take off otherwise...I was once carried off the plane in Nairobi. I didn't mind because they were soooo nice to me.
I wish we could be like the UK or USA - but we have a looooong way to go. Even getting into the bank in Nigeria is impossible cos wheelchairs can't fit into the security doors. I insist and raise hell and either get attended to outside in my car or they find another way for me to get in...
It is TOUGH. the society here believes that if you have a disability - you might as well die because there is no place for you. No step free access, disabled parking, lifts, disabled toilets etc.
I feel bad for this girl she just has to take a deep breath and suck it in and quickly find a way home - even if it is a bus - to keep her sanity. She can think about legal action when she gets home.
Join the voices on Twitter:- Tweet to @flyafricaworld with the hashtag: #FlyFreky and please, send mails to feedback@flyafrica.com with the subject: '#FlyFreky now!!!'
Irabo Favour stupid.you are so daft and myopic.Imagine the rubbish you are vomiting .Do you have a heart ,at all.
If you have nothing meaningful to contribute,then shut the fuck up,instead of making asinine statements and displaying your ignorance on line.
Them wahala
sorry Madam
Juliet are you normal at all or your brains are dead?they have no right to do that? That means they can't fly physically challenged people how wicked can humans be.
There is God ooooooooooooooooo
there is God ooooooooooooooo
When our organisation (Centre for Citizens with Disabilities) were calling for the past Nigeria government to sign the disability bill into law, most media outlets didn't take us serious. Because Nigeria government treat persons with disabilities with disdan, any country can do the same against Nigeria PWDs. Its unfortunate. Ghana has a disability law, she should contact disability rights groups in Ghana for support.
God is watching
WAIT OOO NA COMMON GHANA DE DO DS? THATS Y FLOOD WANNA FINISH THEM. THEY NEVER SEE SOMETHING. AND WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE AIRLINE? SUCH AIRLINE SHOULD BE SUED
@ irabo u r jst a bitter person. al ur comments don mk sense. i pity dt brain of urs. heartless irabor.
Why are you a Mumu this hard Irabo ? Doesn't it hurt to be so stupid?
Ha ha she is sitting on the wall
Lwkmd! 'Wheel barrow' got me laughing so hard! Lmaoo! Dumb question
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