The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said the Nigerian government is yet to decide on the fate of fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 de Ultimate or KWAM 1.
This is coming after Ayinde’s public apology over a controversial altercation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Keyamo, in a statement on Friday, said he had seen KWAM 1’s apology but noted that the matter was still under official consideration.
“We have just seen this (apology) on social media like everyone else. We have not had the opportunity to deliberate on it,” the minister said.
The development comes after the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) reaffirmed on Friday that petitions against KWAM 1 had been forwarded to the Attorney General of the Federation and the Inspector General of Police for necessary action.
NCAA spokesman Michael Achimugu said the agencies would determine the next steps.
On Thursday, the NCAA confirmed it had formally petitioned for the investigation and prosecution of the musician over his clash with ValueJet officials at the airport on August 5, 2025.
Recall that in a personally signed statement released Friday, KWAM 1 described the incident as “unfortunate” and denied claims that he was carrying alcohol at the time. He explained that the flask in his possession contained water, citing a medical condition that requires him to remain constantly hydrated.
“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. Contrary to the negative narrative being circulated in some quarters, the flask contained only water not alcohol,” he stated.
The veteran singer also apologised to the Presidency, the Ministry of Aviation, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the NCAA, ValueJet, and Nigerians at large.