The Advertising Offences Tribunal (AOT) has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Captain Ado Sanusi, Managing Director of Aero Contractors Company of Nigeria, over his failure to appear before the tribunal in an ongoing case.
The case involves allegations of violations of Nigerian advertising laws. The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) had filed a 22-count charge against Captain Sanusi and Aero Contractors, accusing them of running advertisements targeted at the Nigerian market without obtaining the necessary approval from the Advertising Standards Panel (ASP).
According to ARCON, the airline’s actions contravene the law governing advertising regulations in Nigeria.
The hearing was initially set for February 26, 2025, but Captain Sanusi was absent. His legal representatives assured the tribunal that he would be present at the next hearing and pleaded for leniency. However, he failed to appear on the adjourned date.
In response to his continued absence, the tribunal exercised its authority to enforce compliance with advertising regulations by issuing a bench warrant for his arrest. Captain Sanusi is now required to appear at the next tribunal sitting, scheduled for May 8, 2025.
Further updates on the case are expected after the tribunal’s next session.
