Kwam 1: "Dangerous," Ogundamisi Tackles Nigerian Police Over Music Star's Infamous Row With Pilot
- Public commentator Kayode Ogundamisi commented on the viral altercation at the Abuja airport involving Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as Kwam 1
- The squabble occurred on Monday, August 5, 2025, during boarding procedures for a ValueJet Airlines flight (Flight VK 201) headed to Lagos
- Ogundamisi demanded that Kwam 1 should be subjected to maximum penalty as "he should not be above the law"
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FCT, Abuja - Kayode Ogundamisi, a prominent public commentator, has said Wasiu Ayinde, the veteran Fuji musician commonly called Kwam 1, should have been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
Legit.ng reports that Kwam 1 is one of Nigeria’s most influential musicians and is a personal friend of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria's 16th and current president.
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Multiple media reports had it that Kwam 1 was spotted sipping from a flask after boarding the plane, prompting a flight attendant to question him over concerns it might contain alcohol, banned on flights within Nigeria.
The attendant allegedly requested that he hand over the flask, but the sexagenarian declined, claiming it contained doctor-prescribed medication. When he persisted in keeping the flask, the airline crew reportedly asked him to leave the aircraft.
Following this, Kwam 1 allegedly left the plane but stayed close to it, reportedly attempting to halt the plane’s departure.
In a video circulated on the internet, the singer was seen in front of the plane while airport officials engaged him in conversation.
The pilot Ogoyi Oluranti, however, decided to take off, seemingly endangering the lives of the musician and the airport officials, a decision that caused the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to sanction Oluranti.
As the plane taxied, the musician and the airport officials quickly moved out of its way before it could cause any major harm.
The footage sparked public outcry online, with many Nigerians expressing mixed reactions.
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In its statement, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) suggested it would not be deterred by Kwam 1’s influence and would do a thorough investigation of the incident.
Similarly, NCAA placed a no-fly list on Kwam 1 after his conduct, deemed to be unruly. The ban is a major blow to the Fuji musician, who regularly travels for local and international performances.
NCAA also petitioned the attorney-general of the federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, and the inspector-general of police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to investigate and prosecute Kwam 1 over the infamous Abuja incident.
Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, on Thursday, August 7, restated the ban on Kwam 1, warning that any airline, both domestic and international, that flies him would be banned.
Kwam 1: Ogundamisi criticises police
Sharing his thoughts on the matter, Ogundamisi said Kwam 1's present freedom "would suggest they are shielding him because of his ties to President Tinubu".
Ogundamisi wrote on his known X (formerly Twitter) page:
"That the Nigerian Police are yet to arrest Wasiu Ayinde Adewale Olasunkanmi Omogbolahan Anifowoshe aka Kwam 1 would suggest they are shielding him because of his ties to President Tinubu, this sends a dangerous message: that some are above the law. He should not be above the law."
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Kwam 1 clears air over airport incident
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Kwam 1 spoke out following accusations of misconduct during a boarding process for a ValueJet flight at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
In a statement, the veteran entertainer insisted that, contrary to media reports, he was the victim, not the aggressor, in the now-public incident.
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