Abuja, Nigeria | August 2025 – In a rare move underscoring its zero‑tolerance for safety breaches, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has petitioned key law enforcement agencies to prosecute Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, over his unruly conduct at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
The Incident
On August 5, 2025, during preparations for ValueJet flight VK201, KWAM 1 allegedly obstructed a taxiing aircraft on the tarmac. Reports suggest this behavior disrupted standard operating protocols and raised serious safety concerns.
NCAA’s Response
The NCAA issued letters to both the Attorney‑General of the Federation (AGF) and the Inspector‑General of Police (IGP), urging a criminal investigation and prosecution under the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) 2023 and other relevant laws.
Additionally, the agency imposed a six‑month no‑fly ban on KWAM 1, warning that any airline—domestic or international—that flouts this directive risks losing its operating license.
Government’s Position
Abubakar Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, condemned the musician’s conduct, calling it “unacceptable” and likening it to a “hostage situation.” He emphasized that both KWAM 1 and the pilot involved had temporarily lost control, a lapse that could have led to serious fatalities.
Keyamo criticized the NCAA for initially sanctioning only the pilots and demanded that justice be even-handed. He personally directed the inclusion of KWAM 1 on the no‑fly list.
What’s Next?
With the AGF and IGP now involved, KWAM 1 may face criminal prosecution, a civil aviation disciplinary process, or other legal consequences depending on the outcome of the investigation.
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