NCAA spokesperson, Michael Achimugu, stated this on Friday during an interview with Saturday Beats, in response to the musician’s public apology over the incident.
In a statement personally signed and shared earlier that day, KWAM1 described the episode as “unfortunate” and insisted it was never his intention to disrupt flight operations or flout aviation regulations.
The Airport Incident
Viral footage from the airport shows the veteran musician appearing to obstruct a ValueJet aircraft preparing for take-off, prompting urgent intervention from officials. In the clip, KWAM1 was seen standing directly in front of the plane before quickly ducking as the wing narrowly missed his head.
The incident sparked widespread condemnation, with Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and the NCAA imposing a six-month domestic flying ban on the singer. The pilots involved were also suspended pending investigation.
On Thursday, the NCAA confirmed it had petitioned both the AGF and the IGP, demanding a formal probe and
possible prosecution.KWAM1’s Defence and Apology
Addressing the matter in a video released online, KWAM1 explained that he suffers from chronic dehydration and carries a flask for constant hydration—refuting social media claims that it contained alcohol.
“Unknown to many, my doctor strongly advised that I remain constantly hydrated. I passed through two security checks with an empty flask, which I later filled with water at the lounge before heading to the tarmac. This can be verified by CCTV footage,” he stated.
Reaffirming his “unwavering patriotism”, the ‘Ade Ori Okin’ crooner expressed regret over the incident, offering “unreserved and heartfelt” apologies to the Presidency, Ministry of Aviation, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), NCAA, ValueJet, and his fans.
Official Responses
When asked about the apology, Achimugu said he had not yet seen it, adding:
“We have referred the case to the Inspector General of Police and the Attorney General of the Federation, who are better positioned to determine and communicate the next steps.”
Minister Keyamo also acknowledged seeing the apology online but said the matter had not yet been deliberated upon.
Meanwhile, police spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi said he would need to verify if the petition had reached the police, while efforts to obtain a response from the AGF were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report.
