Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate (KWAM 1), has issued an apology over his role in the ValueJet incident on Tuesday.
In a statement released by the singer on Friday, K1 apologized to all parties involved while also maintaining that his flask contained water, not alcohol.
He tendered apology to the Presidency, the Ministry of Aviation, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, and ValueJet.
Parts of 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.
“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.”
The ValueJet airplane nearly crushed the singer at the Abuja airport when he tried to stop the aircraft from taking off, after he was deboarded from the flight.
The incident led to the suspension of the ValueJet pilots.
Subsequently K1 was barred from flying for six months after the Federal Government placed him on a no-fly-list.
