The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Inspector-General of Police to prosecute Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, over his unruly behavior at the Abuja airport.
NCAA spokesman Michael Achimugu said Ayinde’s attempt to block a moving ValueJet aircraft violated Nigeria’s civil aviation regulations.
In its letter to the AGF and the IGP, 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”.
Recall that the NCAA on Wednesday suspended two Valuejet pilots for unsafe behaviour at the airport during the incident at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Tuesday.
The incident occurred on August 5, 2025, when Ayinde attempted to board a ValueJet flight to Lagos but was prevented from doing so due to aviation security regulations.
He allegedly had a flask containing alcohol, which he refused to surrender, and instead spilled it on an aviation staffer during a fit of rage.
Ayinde was asked to step aside for clarification after attempting to board the flight with the flask, but he refused to comply.
He then moved to the front of the plane and refused to leave, prompting aviation security to escort him away.
Earlier on Thursday, the civil aviation regulator slammed a six-month ban on the singer, warning that any local or international airline that fly the singer risk its license be withdrawn.
The NCAA suspended two ValueJet pilots for unsafe behaviour during the incident, citing failure to adhere to pre-departure clearance protocols.
The authority has called for a comprehensive criminal investigation and prosecution of Ayinde, citing violations of Nigeria’s civil aviation regulations.
Consequently, the Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo condemned Ayinde’s behaviour, describing it as unacceptable and reprehensible.
In a post on X, Keyamo said the NCAA was correct to suspend the two erring pilots, but he faulted the one-sided judgment, insisting that the unruly passenger be dealt with too.
Keyamo said, “Contrary to what the agents of Kwam 1 has said, he constantly moved his position on the tarmac to actually blocked 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. It is the physical blockage of the aircraft from taxiing that is the reprehensible conduct here which akin to a hostage situation.
“In the circumstances, 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 risk the withdrawal of their operating license.”
The singer is hugely popular in southwest Nigeria, where his traditional fuji music a staple among the Yoruba ethnic group originated.
A staunch supporter of President Bola Tinubu, he has a close relationship with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and has performed at many of the party’s rallies across the country.
He also performed at the presidential inaugural ball when Tinubu was sworn in May 2023.
