NCAA sanction Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde for alleged unruly behaviour,gets minister’s support
……. petitions Attorney General,Inspector-General of Police to investigate, prosecute him
Wasiu Ayinde
For alleged unruly behaviour at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja,the nation’s aviation regulatory agency,the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority(NCAA) has taken stern measure against Nigerian Fuji musician,Wasiu Ayinde.He is banned from flying on any airline in Nigeria for the period of six months.
NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection,Michael Achimugu made this known while responding to questions from journalists at the venue of the annual conference of the League of Airport and Aviation Correspondent(LAAC) in Lagos.
He assured that anybody linked to the unruly behaviour at the Abuja Airport will not be spared.
According to Achimugu,there is no local content in aviation.He noted that aviation rules are geared towards safety applicable to every nations.
He promised to get to the source of the Abuja incident which involved Value Jet Airline and the Fuji musician and that there will be no sacred cow on this matter.
In his words” NCAA is writing to the Attorney General of the Federation and the Inspector General of Police to initiate legal proceedings against the alleged involvement of the musician.”
When asked whether Ayinde would be spared prosecution due to his close ties with President Bola Tinubu, Achimugu said both Tinubu and the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, were committed to upholding the rule of law.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed that K1 be placed on a no-fly list pending the outcome of an investigation into the incident.
He stated this in his official X account on Thursday, when he said he had reviewed reports and video footage from relevant aviation agencies and concluded that both the musician and the aircraft crew acted in ways that breached safety protocols.
“I have received reports from all the relevant Aviation agencies regarding the altercation between the staff and crew of ValueJet and Kwam 1 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday, August 7, 2025. I have also received video footage of the incident.
“From all the details so far received, my preliminary impression is that it was obviously a case of temporary loss of sanity and control on both sides, which could have led to serious fatalities,”
Keyamo added that the action was “akin to a hostage situation,” warning that no one, including celebrities, would be allowed to act with impunity.
“Contrary to what the agents of Kwam 1 has said, he constantly moved his position on the tarmac to actually block the aircraft from taxi-ing on the runway for take-off”
“It is the physical blockage of the aircraft from taxiing that is the reprehensible conduct here which akin to a hostage situation.”
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Meanwhile,the Agency has officially petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Inspector-General of Police to launch a thorough investigation into the incident involving the musician, King Wasiu Omagbolahan Olasunkanmi Adewale Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate and domestic airline ValueJet. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, 5th August 2025, reportedly disrupted standard operational procedures and raised concerns over passenger conduct and airline safety protocols. According to preliminary reports, during a scheduled ValueJet flight VK201, K1 De Ultimate was allegedly involved in actions that violate the Nigeria Civil Aviation regulations. While full details of the incident are still being compiled, the NCAA has emphasized the importance of upholding aviation safety standards and ensuring accountability, regardless of the parties involved. In a letter addressed to both the Attorney-General and the Inspector-General of Police, the NCAA called for a comprehensive criminal investigation and the initiation of appropriate prosecution in accordance with the provisions of the Nigeria Civil Aviation regulations (Nig. CARs) 2023 supra and all other applicable laws. Furthermore, and in light of the growing concern, the Director General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo, has also issued an advisory to the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), urging the immediate consideration and institution of a No-Fly List for K1 De Ultimate(on any commercial flight), pending the outcome of official investigations. This advisory is in line with global aviation standards that prioritize the safety of passengers, crew, and airline operations. The NCAA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that no individual, regardless of their status or public image, undermines the integrity of our aviation industry as passengers are held to the same standards of behavior and compliance within Nigeria’s airspace. According to the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection,Michael Achimugu Further updates will be provided as investigations progress.
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