US-based Nigerian business kahunda Segun Owoseni has dismissed the recent apology by Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (K1 De Ultimate) over his unruly conduct at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, describing it as “medicine after death” and “clearly forced.”
In an exclusive interview with NAIJA TV publisher Abolade Ishola Fajebe on his way to his newly acquired mansion in Georgia, USA, Segun, who runs a thriving hauling business, described the apology as disingenuous and asserted that it was tendered under duress from President Bola Tinubu, praised him for not shielding the musician from accountability, insisting that the President’s stance likely compelled K1 to apologize publicly.
“To me, it doesn’t make sense. It’s like medicine after death. I strongly believe someone, most likely President Tinubu, told him he must go and make a public apology. Wasiu made it too obvious that because he’s close to the President, he could do anything he likes in Nigeria. But Nigeria is a country of law. The President himself wouldn’t want to defend anything criminal or against the rules of an organization,” Segun said.
Segun questioned K1’s sense of responsibility, noting that someone of his prestige should never have been involved in such an incident.
“Wasiu is too big for that. Can he try this in the UK or America? No. But in Nigeria, he thought he could get away with anything. He once bragged, just like Donald Trump once said, that he could commit a serious offense and walk free. That mindset is dangerous.”
The Abuja airport incident, which saw K1 barred from flying for six months by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), sparked public outrage. According to reports, the ValueJet flight dispute stemmed from a liquid-filled flask—allegedly alcohol—which K1 attempted to board with, leading to a confrontation and temporary obstruction of the aircraft.
K1 later clarified that the flask contained water for health reasons and issued a public apology to the President, Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo, the ValueJet crew, and Nigerians.
But Segun isn’t convinced. “This apology was just a show because he couldn’t refuse what Mr. President told him to do. I’m glad the President didn’t support his unruly behavior. People must learn to respect the laws of this country, no matter who they know or how powerful they think they are.”
Owoseni’s impassioned commentary serves as a commendation of the Nigerian government’s stance and a powerful message to those who believe their social status places them above the law. His voice from the diaspora resonates with many who are pushing for a Nigeria where rules and regulations are applied equally to all, irrespective of influence or connections.
He stands as a champion for accountability, glorifying the principle that respect for legal and organizational protocols is a cornerstone of a functional society.
Owoseni’s input is a call to action for all public figures to lead by example and to respect the laws that govern the nation, thereby preserving a positive and dignified image for Nigeria on the global stage.
