National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) President, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has publicly pleaded with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to forgive Fuji music icon, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (K1 De Ultimate), over a recent in-flight altercation that led to a travel ban.
The incident, which occurred on a domestic flight in Abuja, reportedly began when K1 allegedly brought alcohol on board — a violation of airline policy — sparking a dispute with a flight attendant. According to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) spokesperson, Obiageli Orah, the matter escalated enough to draw regulatory attention.
As a result, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, imposed a six-month no-fly ban on K1, covering both domestic and international flights, pending further investigation.
In a heartfelt Instagram statement on Monday, MC Oluomo appealed to Tinubu, NCAA Director-General Capt. Chris Najomo, and Minister Keyamo to show leniency.
“To His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu… I humbly and fervently appeal to you to exercise mercy and forgiveness towards Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshal,” MC Oluomo wrote. “Like a prodigal son, K1 has acknowledged his mistakes, is sincerely apologetic, and is willing to make amends.”
He urged aviation authorities to “temper justice with mercy” and lift the ban not only on K1 but also on the flight’s pilot, Oluranti Ogoyi, who was also sanctioned after the incident at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
