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Fuji music maestro, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal aka K1, has tendered an unreserved apology over the ugly incident at the airport on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

In a statement signed by the singer, he tendered apologies to all concerned but firmly insists that he didn’t have alcohol in his flask but water.

He also tendered an apology to the Presidency, Aviation ministry, FAAN as well as Valuejet.

The statement in full below,

“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.”

https://thescrutinyng.com/k1-apologises-to-presidency-aviation-ministry-valuejet-over-airport-incident/

Previous threads:

How KWAM 1’s Unruly Conduct Forced Valuejet Pilots To Breach Safety Protocol
https://www.nairaland.com/8492427/how-kwam-1s-unruly-conduct

K1 Denies Misconduct In Valuejet Incident
https://www.nairaland.com/8492726/k1-denies-misconduct-valuejet-incident

Festus Keyamo Reacts To Kwam1 - Valujet Incident
https://www.nairaland.com/8493019/festus-keyamo-reacts-kwam1-valujet

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Good. We always take responsibility for our actions. That's the omooluabi way. Bravo
We don't try to deviate from blame and try to look for others blame.
Apology accepted.

We've dragged him to apologize lol

He's not bigger than the law

Based on the backlash received.
Thank God for the video evidence.
The implications is damning, imagine having so much funds and wealth and you're unable to enjoy it to the fullest by globetrotting.
Now this!
Education is key however how successful one might be.

If he tried that nonsense in South Africa, he would be smelling rod and rotten urine in a police cell by now. It's just that Nigeria is a lawless country otherwise eye for don clear him.

I'm this best thing so since apology and is already I think everything all the punishment has to be relaxed

Go and sin no more...
Time to retire from agbero as you almost lost you life carelessly

This is the person some less fortunate beings were supporting.

This singular act can turn him into a local fowl. International airlines will refuse to fly him even without being banned by the cowardly NCAA. Let him be trekking to perform in London.

Apology heard and acknowledged.

However, prosecution for the crime committed must continue otherwise Nigeria should forgive everyone who has committed crimes.

There should be no sacred cows!

Apology?
He should be Apologising in jail by now!

He committed an act of terrorism and should be jailed

Exactly why Nigeria is called zoo, a country where anything goes.

Let's assume this was done by an Igbo man, all the yoruba people on nairaland will have created hundreds of threads dragging every Igbo person.

Okay we don hear, we shall get back to you on your plea K1

He said "He hadn't even boarded the plane, let alone being deboarded".
" ..so what was he doing close to the plane ?

I hope K1 is not issuing apology to push for reversal of the six-month no flight penalty.

Not enough original content
Please take a moment to write a quality post with at least 40 characters.

K1, You have done well to apologize to the country.

I condemned you for your despicable action and I am here to commend you for your unreserved apology.

I love the fact that you didn't attempt to justify your actions whatsoever. I do hope you have learnt your lessons.

You will do well to also submit yourself to whatever measures law enforcement agencies are taking to serve as a deterrent to others, and I am sure they will temper justice with mercy.

Nice one, K1

NCAA should not be fooled with this apology. He must serve the six months ban. That will set an example.

They should not reverse the ban !!!!

Man should be banned for one whole year to serve as deterrent to other "Big Men" who are connected and think they are untouchable.

Tinubu have created more unstable people since he became president of the West.

He appears humbled here. Travel ban ain't no joke for someone that makes money from traveling everywhere and hailing people to make them spend on him. That's just his business.

Buses can't take him on international trips and he sure can't get and maintain a private jet yet for his band.

If all so called celebrities do same and go scot-free, then something is really wrong with the airline operating standards in Nigeria.

I never believed Wasiu Ayinde could ever apologize. This is highly commendable of him. To err is human, to forgive is divine.

Humility is embedded in repentance

Good one kwam1 pls go and sign no more
For ur mind u think Mr President will fight on ur behalf u forgot that put president iis a man with a rule of law

Where's the video?

He should be prosecuted.

Apologies accepted but he should be prosecuted.

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K1 is obviously unapologetic and is only playing to the gallery . The 6 month ban must stand .

PigTormentor:
Good. We always take responsibility for our actions. That's the omooluabi way. Bravo
We don't try to deviate from blame and try to look for others blame.
Apology accepted.

Where's the video?

Where's the video?

Where's the video?

Edited:

The Op Naptu2 blocked me, that's why I couldn't see the video 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Okay oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

AndroBlaze:
A friend of mine joked that he has probably never spoken that much English in his life, that is the true punishment

Lol, you should also tell your friend that Yoruba has helped KWAM 1's life more than the way English has helped your friend's life. WHO SABI YOUR FRIEND?