TREAT KWAM 1 LIKE ANY NIGERIAN, NOT APC’S MUSICIAN, ADC TELLS FG. (PHOTO).

 Treat KWAM 1 like any Nigerian, not APC’s musician, ADC tells FG

The fallout from the airport incident involving Fuji music legend, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, has intensified, as the African Democratic Congress lashed out at what it described as a “reckless” and “terroristic” act.

This is as the ADC demanded that KWAM 1 face the full weight of Nigerian terrorism laws.

In an X post on Thursday, the spokesman for the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, praised the swift reaction of the Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, but raised concerns about political interference and selective justice.

“On this KWAM1 matter, I commend my brother, the Honourable Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, for describing the action as a ‘hostage situation.’ A hostage situation is an act of terrorism,” the spokesman said.

He then posed a sharp question aimed at Nigerian authorities and the public.

Abdullah queried, “What are the laws against terrorist actions in Nigeria? Will these laws be applied in this case?”

The statement refers to the August 5 incident at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, where KWAM 1 allegedly refused to comply with flight safety protocols, attempted to board with a prohibited flask, spilled its contents on security officials, and temporarily blocked the aircraft’s movement — prompting accusations of endangering passengers safety.

While the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has already slammed KWAM 1 with a six-month flight ban, and the aviation minister has ordered that he be placed on a national no-fly list, the ADC believes these actions are not enough.

“Placing KWAM1 on a no-fly list is a good place to start. But it must not end there,” the ADC spokesman continued.

The party then drew attention to the alleged political closeness between the Fuji star and Nigeria’s ruling elite.

“Nigerians know that KWAM1 is the official musician of the APC. They will therefore wait to see if this fact alone would influence how this matter is handled.

“If it were an ordinary citizen, it is doubtful if the individual would not be arrested on the spot and processed for prosecution,” he further noted.

The ADC’s spokesperson painted a grim picture of the implications for Nigeria’s aviation reputation and national image, warning that foreign travelers could lose faith in the system.

He added, “Even if all our airports are plated in gold, if people coming into our country feel that anybody could block the path of an aircraft and endanger their lives, it would amount to nothing.

“Pray, if KWAM1 had done this in Europe or America, what do you think would have happened to him by now? What he did was the ultimate in reckless behaviour. It is an act of terrorism and it should be treated as such.”

The statement ended with a rebuke of any attempt to shield the artiste based on his status or political alliances.

“You can’t give him a mere slap on the wrist for this just because he sings for the President,” he concluded.