Lawyer files N500bn suit against FG, NCAA over special treatment for KWAM 1
A Nigerian lawyer and convener of the Movement for Justice and Secretary of the Radical Gender Movement, Ayodele Ademiluyi, has filed a N500 billion suit against the Federal Government, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority(NCAA), and other bodies at the Federal High Court in Lagos, on the grounds of gross violation of the rule of law in handling two separate aviation incidents involving King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM 1) and Comfort Emmanson.
Respondents to the case include; the President of Nigeria, the Attorney-General of the Federation, Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo (SAN), NCAA, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Ibom Air, ValueJet, the Nigerian Correctional Service, King Wasiu Ayinde, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, the state’s Attorney-General, the Airline Operators of Nigeria and the Nigerian Police Force.
Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, Ademiluyi asserted that the legal action is intended to defend public interest and hold aviation stakeholders accountable, as the current issue exposed deeper institutional weaknesses.
“Our aviation system needs a complete overhaul. We cannot allow impunity to reign or degenerate into a banana republic where someone can stop a plane with their bare hands and walk away without consequence.
“It’s a gross imbalance. There was no arrest, no arraignment, no prosecution of Mr. KWAM 1,” he said during the press briefing.
“In fact, he was rewarded with a brand ambassadorship for the aviation sector. What message does that send to the public?” he added.
He decried the alleged prejudicial treatment in both cases, stating that while Emmanson was subjected to immediate punishment, King Wasiu was rewarded with an ambassadorial position, further urging the court to utilise the landmark opportunity in affirming legal and social equality for all, irrespective of status.
“If someone can stop a plane with their bare hands and be appointed a brand ambassador, it sends the wrong signal.
“We are asking for an order of mandamus to compel relevant authorities to take proper action against those involved, particularly Mr. KWAM 1.
“This is not about celebrity status or political connections — it’s about the sanctity of the rule of law,” he said.
“The central issue remains: Mr. Kwam 1 is walking the streets free. That is a big slap on the rule of law. The suit we have filed is a public interest action. The collective interest of the polity is at stake,” Ademiluyi added.
