The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has imposed a six-month flight ban on Fuji music icon Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, following a serious confrontation with airline staff at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, made the announcement during a press briefing on Thursday, confirming that disciplinary steps were already underway.
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“What I must assure the general public is that everybody involved in this will be brought to book,” Achimugu stated.
“As we speak, the passenger is going to be blacklisted for the next six months flying in Nigeria.”
Achimugu stressed the importance of upholding aviation laws, regardless of status or influence.
“The law is the law. Aviation rules are global; they are there to protect lives,” he said. “So, we will do everything we can to get to the root of it. Everybody who needs to be punished or sanctioned will receive justice.”
He further revealed that the NCAA had contacted both the Attorney General of the Federation and the Inspector General of Police to initiate legal proceedings against the musician.
When questioned about K1’s longstanding relationship with President Bola Tinubu and whether it could influence the process, Achimugu dismissed the speculation, noting that both President Tinubu and Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo are committed to the rule of law.
In a related move, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ordered that K1 be placed on a no-fly list pending the outcome of a full investigation.
“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,” Keyamo wrote in a statement on his official X account.
“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.”
The minister condemned K1’s behavior, saying his actions posed a serious threat to airport operations.
“Contrary to what the agents of Kwam 1 has said, he CONSTANTLY moved his position on the tarmac to ACTUALLY BLOCK the aircraft from taxiing to take position on the runway for take-off. This is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE behaviour. The issue of whether he was carrying water or alcohol is not even in issue at this point,” Keyamo said.
“It is the physical blockage of the aircraft from taxiing that is the reprehensible conduct here which is akin to a hostage situation.”
He also expressed concern over the suspension of the pilot and captain involved while K1 had initially faced no consequences, describing the imbalance as unfair.
“What applies to the goose must also apply to the gander,” Keyamo added.
“In the circumstance, I have also directed the NCAA to place KWAM 1 on a no-fly list pending further and full investigation, just like the captain and pilot.”
“All airlines, both domestic and international, should immediately be informed of this directive and anyone who flouts this directive risks withdrawal of their operating licence.”
Investigations are still ongoing as authorities prepare for potential legal action against the veteran musician.
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