Humbled by the high level of criticisms that have trailed his recent shameful action at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Fuji singer, Wasiu Ayinde, has tendered an unreserved apology.
Kwam 1 and a ValueJet Plane
Recall that the singer had been accused of breaching airport security protocol while boarding a ValueJet Plane from Abuja to Lagos.
According to a statement by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Kwam 1 breached airport protocol when he was spotted drinking from a flask containing alcohol and refused to hand it over despite airport officials telling him it was a contravention of airport security protocol.
In the heat of the altercation, Kwam 1 in a shameful display poured the alcoholic content of his flask on both the airport officials and of pilot of the plane. He was also spotted trying to stop the plane from take off.
Following an initially garrulous statement sighted by The Octopus News, and credited to Kunle Rasheed, one of the musician’s media managers, a second statement exhibiting some form of humility by Kwam 1 expressed regret to all involved. He also extended his apology to the Presidency, the Ministry of Aviation, FAAN, and ValueJet.
The statement, which depicted a person perhaps scolded for his shameful display reads in part:
“The incident that occurred at the local wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on August 5, 2025, involving my humble self and ValueJet Airline was, to say the least, unfortunate.
“Unknown to many, I suffer from chronic dehydration, and my doctor strongly advised that I remain constantly hydrated. This is why I always carry a water flask with me. And contrary to the negative narrative being circulated in some quarters, the flask I carried on that particular day contained only water, not alcohol, as wrongly alleged.
“For the record, I passed through two security screenings with the flask empty. The flask was only filled with water at the lounge area, just before heading to the tarmac. This fact can be verified by the CCTV footage at the airport lounge. More so, I hadn’t even boarded the plane, let alone being deboarded.
“However, I acknowledge and deeply regret the concerns that arose from the incident. It was never my intention to cause any disruption or violate aviation protocols in any way.
“My unwavering patriotism and unshaken loyalty to the Federal Republic of Nigeria have never been in doubt. Over the years, I have consistently used my God-given talent and platform to promote the Nigerian brand across the globe. I would never do anything to tarnish the image I’ve built over the past five decades, nor would I knowingly act in a way that could diminish the reputation of the country I love so dearly.
“That said, the incident is sincerely regretted. I remain committed to upholding the values and responsibilities that come with being a global ambassador of Nigerian music and culture.
“To the Presidency, Ministry of Aviation, FAAN, NCAA, ValueJet, fellow Nigerians, and my teeming fans across the world who have shown great concern since the incident happened, I tender my unreserved and heartfelt apology.”
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