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.
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.”
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