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Denies Having Alcohol with Him
- Safiu Kehinde
Nigerian Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has apologised over his row with Nigerian local airline, ValueJet, and officials of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport.
The legendary musician had sparked controversies with his near-death clash with airport officials on Tuesday after being denied entry into a Value Jet flight over alleged possession of alcoholic content.
Viral videos of the incident showed the singer blocking the airplane’s pathway at the tarmac as held that the plane will not fly despite plea from the airport officials.
His action had forced the airline’s pilots to breach safety protocols as they moved the plane to the awe of the airport officials who scampered for safety while K1 De Ultimate was seen ducking being hit by the wing of the aircraft.
While initially denying preventing the aircraft from moving, K1 De Ultimate had finally apologised for his conduct following backlash.
The singer, in a statement issued on Friday, expressed regret over the incident.
While noting that he never intended to cause any disruption or violate aviation protocol, Wasiu Ayinde maintained that the content of the flask spotted with him was not alcohol but water.
He disclosed that he is suffering from chronic dehydration with his advising him to constantly remain hydrated.
This according to him explained his usual possession of flask which claimed he filled with water at the lounge area after being checked in.
The singer extended his apology to President Bola Tinubu, the Ministry of Aviation, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the Federal Aiport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), as well as the affected airline, ValueJet.
The statement read; “The incident that occurred at the local wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on August 5, 2025, involving my humble self and ValueJet Airline, was to say the least, unfortunate.
“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. And contrary to the negative narrative being circulated in some quarters, the flask I carried on that particular day contained only water — not alcohol, as wrongly alleged.
“For the record, I passed through two security screenings with the flask empty. The flask was only filled with water at the lounge area, just before heading to the tarmac. This fact can be verified by the CCTV footage at the airport lounge. More so, I hadn’t even boarded the plane, let alone being deboarded.
“However, I acknowledge and deeply regret the concerns that arose from the incident. It was never my intention to cause any disruption or violate aviation protocols in any way.
“My unwavering patriotism and unshaken loyalty to the Federal Republic of Nigeria have never been in doubt. Over the years, I have consistently used my God-given talent and platform to promote the Nigerian brand across the globe. I would never do anything to tarnish the image I’ve built over the past five decades, nor would I knowingly act in a way that could diminish the reputation of the country I love so dearly.
“That said, the incident is sincerely regretted. I remain committed to upholding the values and responsibilities that come with being a global ambassador of Nigerian music and culture.
“To the Presidency, Ministry of Aviation, FAAN, NCAA, ValueJet, fellow Nigerians, and my teeming fans across the world who have shown great concern since the incident happened, I tender my unreserved and heartfelt apology.”
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