MINISTER TO SUE ARIK AIR FOR EQUITY ALLEGATION Aviation miniter Stelle Oduah has directed her lawyers to commence legal proceedings against Arik Air for accusing her of seeking 5% of equity in the airline. Spokesman of the minister Joe Obi in a statement said the allegation that the minister wants a 5% equity in the airline is not only baseless but unfounded. The management of Arik Air on thursday alledged that the minister is seeking for a 5% equity in the airline. Arik Air's domestic operations were suspended on thursday following what it calls 'persistent hostility of the Aviation ministry and FAAN. As a result, many passengers have been stranded and a lot more are struggling to board the few available tickets.