The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has issued a directive to place popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, known as K1 De Ultimate, on a no-fly list following a disruptive incident at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Tuesday, August 7, 2025.
In a statement released on Thursday, Keyamo described the incident as “akin to a hostage situation,” based on reports and video footage submitted by aviation authorities. He strongly condemned the artist’s conduct, noting that it interfered with the movement of an aircraft preparing for take-off.
“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 footages of the incident,” the minister said.
He emphasized that Kwam 1 was seen repeatedly moving across the tarmac to obstruct the aircraft’s path. “Contrary to what the agents of Kwam 1 have 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… which is akin to a hostage situation,” Keyamo said.
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While condemning the musician’s actions, Keyamo also faulted the pilot involved in the situation, stressing that safety protocols must be followed at all times, regardless of the provocation.
“On the other hand, no amount of provocation should make the Captain and Pilot of an aircraft begin to taxi without ensuring that the security personnel have safely moved an unruly passenger away who is standing in front of an aircraft,” he said, stressing that both parties were guilty of breaching safety procedures.
He praised the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for suspending the pilot’s license pending investigation but questioned why disciplinary action had only been taken against one side.
“I have also questioned their sense of justice in only acting against one party and not the other party. What applies to the goose must also apply to the gander,” he added.
In closing, the minister ordered that K1 be included on the no-fly list while investigations continue and directed all local and international airlines to comply strictly with the directive.
“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 risks withdrawal of their operating licence,” Keyamo stated.
