“KWAM 1 is Prodigal Son”: MC Oluomo Makes Dramatic Appeal to Tinubu Over Ban on Singer

• NURTW boss MC Oluomo appealed to President Tinubu and aviation authorities to forgive Fuji legend Kwam 1
• The musician was banned from flying for six months after an alleged alcohol-related incident on a ValueJet flight
• The transport union boss described Kwam 1 as “remorseful” and willing to make amends

National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly called MC Oluomo, has publicly appealed to President Bola Tinubu and aviation regulators to pardon Fuji icon Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as Kwam 1.

The 68-year-old music veteran is currently serving a six-month no-fly ban following allegations of breaching aviation rules during a ValueJet Airlines flight from Abuja to Lagos.

Legit.ng reported that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria accused Kwam 1 of allegedly bringing alcohol onboard, a practice prohibited on domestic flights in Nigeria.

The situation reportedly escalated into an altercation with a flight attendant, prompting intervention from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo. Both authorities moved quickly to impose the ban while investigations continue.

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‘Like a Prodigal Son…’

In a statement shared on Instagram, MC Oluomo likened Kwam 1 to a prodigal son who has realised his mistakes.

He wrote:

“To His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I humbly and fervently appeal to you to exercise mercy and forgiveness towards Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (K1). Like a prodigal son, K1 has acknowledged his mistakes, is sincerely apologetic, and is willing to make amends. I respectfully and earnestly request that the NCAA’s Director-General, Capt. Chris Najomo, and the Minister of Aviation, Barrister Festus Keyamo, consider tempering justice with mercy by lifting the ban imposed on K1 and the pilot, Oluranti Ogoyi.”

MC Oluomo’s message was not only directed at the President but also at top aviation decision-makers. He appealed for both Kwam 1 and the pilot involved in the incident to be given another chance.

His statement framed the issue as one of reconciliation rather than punishment, urging authorities to look beyond the controversy and focus on restoration.

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Fans react to MC Oluomo's appeal

Legit.ng compiled reactions of netizens below

@kycee_fabrics_and_interiors:

"I hope you will return this same energy if an unknown person should do what K1 did?"

@tmart68:

"The only way he redeems himself and becomes more popular is to let him face the consequences. Anything short of that, ppl will criticize him more. The world is watching"

@wale_sali:

"Considering his contributions for violating the law? R Kelly still in prison you know, I think we should not talk about it and let everything die down naturally"

@aj_afrobank:

"If Na Peter Obi did what k1 did, would you ask for mercy for him. We should do better as a country. Let’s let love lead instead of hatred and tribalism. Tribalism is destroying us and it’s even was than terrorism."

KWAM 1's recording leaked

Legit.ng earlier reported that a leaked audio recording of KWAM 1 has been released, providing a full account of the tense event involving ValueJet Airline at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

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The recording, which captured the singer's voice recounting his confrontation with ValueJet employees, has sparked a new public debate and polarised opinions on social media.

In the recording, KWAM 1 claimed that he wasn’t feeling well and needed to bring a flask of water on board due to a medical issue.

Source: Legit.ng