The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers, NAAPE has appealed to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to rescind its suspension of the ValueJet pilot, Captain Oluranti Ogoyi, and co-pilot who were sanctioned in the wake of the fracas with Fuji Musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshall K1 on the Tarmac of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport on Tuesday August 5, 2025, during the boarding of an Abuja to Lagos flight.
NAAPE’s national President, Galadima Abednego, made the appeal in a statement on Saturday, August 9, 2025. While noting some error of judgment on the part of the pilot, NAPEE roundly condemned K1 behaviour which escalated the crisis.
According to NAAPE, “while we note the captain’s less than optimal discretion, we totally condemn KWAM 1’s crude, unruly behaviour and arrogant display.
“NAAPE calls on the authorities to lay the blame on KWAM 1 and make him face the full wrath of the law to prevent future incidents. While we are not against investigation, we demand it be open, transparent, and unbiased. The intense provocation caused by KWAM 1’s actions stretched the tolerance of seasoned pilots with unblemished records.
“NAAPE calls on all Nigerians, especially the flying public, to cooperate with lawful authorities in airports and with aviation workers. Passengers should always exercise restrain, knowing safety is aviation’s top priority. Let us cooperate with airlines to help them serve us better.”
