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The Fuji maestro, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly called K1 has tendered unreserved apologies for his gross misconduct and altercation with ValuJet Airline staff at the domestic wing of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport in Abuja on August 5, 2025.

K1 who intially released a press statement to deny his wrong involvement in the matter, succumbed to the outrage that greeted his inaction.

The apologies of the legendary musician came following the wide condemnation of his behaviour considering a number of video evidence which showed he was actually trying to board the flight with a flask  allegedly containing alcohol.

Ayinde, who was caught on camera attempted to stop the aircraft from flying and he narrowly escaped being hit by the wing of the plane.

The pilot had since been suspended for her unethical conduct, and the Fuji legend has been put on a “No-flight list” for six months.

Addressing the press in a video which has now gone viral, he accepted responsibility for his action, describing it as highly regrettable given his contributions to the developmentof Nigeriain the past 50 years.

According to him, “I have been a good ambassador of this great country in very many ways. Somebody like me should not be found in such incident.

“I accept responsibility and appeal to Mr. President,  the country,  Hon. Minister of Aviation,  F.A.A.N., N.C.A.A, and my fans across the globe to please pardon my behaviour.

“Number One, I passed through two check points and the content of my cup was screened. Need to say I have any content in the cup until I got to the lounge while awaiting the boarding of the aircraft,  I poured water in it because of my health situation.  I need to be sipping water because I am dehydrated as recommended by doctor to me.

“Like I said, I take full responsibility for all incidents. Once again, I seek forgiveness of Mr. President,  the Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, who is also my father and father of the nation;  the Hon. Minister of Aviation,  the pilot, the airline,  the airline staff, passengers, all my fans across the globe, my family, for the incident,” he submitted.