August 24, (THEWILL) – If you are familiar with Ritetime Aviation & Travel Services, operators of World Airways that provided direct flights from Nigeria to Atlanta in early 2000, then you must surely remember Peter Obafemi. A true definition of a Lagos socialite, Peter at the time he floated his aviation company was the toast of many top businessmen and women, politicians and socialites. This was on account of the services his aviation company rendered, which was most sought after among members of the upper crust of the society. Besides being the toast of parties hosted by the aforementioned, Peter on his own equally threw some of the greatest private parties ever. With his connections and wealth came the ladies who all wanted a piece of him. Unfortunately, the sway he held in the aviation industry fizzled out after he violated certain provisions of the US Department of Transportation Public Charter regulations and he couldn’t continue to render his services.
Tried as much as he could to revive his business, this time, choosing to ply local routes via Great Eagles Airways, that dream never came to fruition. Then in 2014, he decided to try his hands in the governorship race in Ekiti State, but got badly burnt. He quickly recoiled into his shell. In April this year, he came out of hibernation to give his late mum a befitting burial and thereafter returned to his quiet state. He resurfaced last week when, like many Nigerians who are all clamouring to experience the hospitality of the newly opened Lagos Marriot Hotel, decided to host close friends and family members to a modest party for his birthday at the five star hotel. Ironically, none of the popular oldies with whom he rubbed shoulders in time past showed up to felicitate with him. Only one or two familiar faces thought it necessary to turn up for him.
