The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced a six-month blacklisting of renowned Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as Kwam 1, following his alleged unruly conduct at the domestic terminal of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Naijaonpoint reports that the decision was disclosed on Thursday by the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, during a press briefing.
Achimugu said, “As we speak, the passenger is going to be blacklisted for the next six months flying in Nigeria. Everybody involved in this will be brought to book.”
He emphasised that aviation safety regulations apply to all passengers, regardless of social status or political connections.
“Aviation rules are made for everybody, for the protection of everybody. These rules are global. There is nothing about the rules that is to antagonise any passenger,” he said.
He revealed that the authority is currently writing to the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Inspector-General of Police to initiate legal proceedings against the music star.
When asked whether Ayinde’s close ties to President Bola Tinubu might shield him from prosecution, Achimugu replied firmly, “The President, as well as the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, are committed to the rule of law. No individual, regardless of status, is exempt from due process.”
Pilots Suspended After Safety Breach Linked To Kwam 1’s Flight
On August 5, the NCAA also suspended two ValueJet pilots over a safety breach that occurred at the same airport terminal.
The preliminary findings revealed that the pilots initiated departure procedures without obtaining the mandatory pre-departure clearance, a violation that posed serious risks to ground personnel and other airport users.
The breach reportedly followed a commotion onboard the flight, allegedly caused by Kwam 1’s conduct.
According to a report by Naijaonpoint, the Fuji icon was seen drinking from a flask aboard the aircraft. A flight attendant intervened, suspecting the liquid was alcohol, a banned substance on Nigerian flights.
In its official statement, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said Kwam 1 attempted to board the aircraft with an unidentified liquid despite repeated warnings from Aviation Security (AVSEC) and the flight captain.
“The contents were spilt on a security officer during verification and later confirmed to be alcohol,” FAAN noted.
In his own statement released on Thursday, Kwam 1 refuted the allegations, describing the incident as “exaggerated and misleading.”
“The substance was plain drinking water given to me at the airport lounge while waiting to board. It was not alcohol,” the singer stated.
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