Public interest advocate Ayodele Ademiluyi has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Lagos, demanding N500 billion in damages from the Federal Government, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, and other involved parties.
He accuses them of breaching the rule of law in their response to two separate aviation-related incidents involving music legend King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM 1) and another passenger, Comfort Emmanson.
The suit, tagged FHC/L/CS/1632/25, also names the Nigerian President, 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, the Nigerian Police Force, Akwa Ibom State Governor, the state’s Attorney-General, and the Airline Operators of Nigeria as respondents.
At a press briefing on Friday, Ademiluyi who also leads the Movement for Justice and serves as Secretary of the Radical Gender Movement argued that the legal action is not just about the individuals involved but about exposing systemic flaws within Nigeria’s aviation and legal systems.
He emphasized that Emmanson faced harsh penalties for her actions, while KWAM 1, who allegedly caused similar disruption, walked free and was later appointed a brand ambassador in the sector.
According to Ademiluyi, this glaring double standard undermines the rule of law. He criticized the Aviation Minister for showing bias and called for the court to issue an order compelling the appropriate authorities to hold those responsible accountable, especially KWAM 1.
“This is not about status or popularity,” he said. “It’s about justice. Rewarding someone accused of obstructing a flight sends the wrong message. It tells the public that certain individuals are untouchable.”
He also took aim at the Airline Operators of Nigeria, accusing them of overstepping in their handling of Emmanson’s case. For Ademiluyi, the ongoing silence and inaction surrounding KWAM 1’s case represent a dangerous precedent and a direct affront to legal equality.
He urged the court to use the opportunity to reinforce the principle that no one is above the law no matter how influential.
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