Public interest lawyer Ayodele Ademiluyi has filed a N500 billion lawsuit against the Federal Government, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), and several other parties over what he described as a “blatant breach of the rule of law” in the handling of two high-profile aviation incidents involving Fuji star King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (Kwam 1) and passenger Ms. Comfort Emmanson.
The suit, marked FHC/L/CS/1632/25, was lodged at the Federal High Court in Lagos. Respondents include the President of Nigeria, Attorney-General of the Federation, Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo (SAN), NCAA, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Ibom Air, ValueJet, the Nigerian Correctional Service, Kwam 1, the Nigerian Police Force, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, the state’s Attorney-General, and the Airline Operators of Nigeria.
Addressing journalists, Ademiluyi — who also serves as convener of the Movement for Justice and secretary of the Radical Gender Movement — said the case seeks to enforce accountability in the aviation sector.
“This is about systemic decay. We cannot allow impunity to reign or turn this country into a banana republic where someone can stop a plane with their bare hands and face no consequences,” he said.
Ademiluyi alleged double standards in how the incidents were handled, claiming Kwam 1 faced no arrest or prosecution despite allegations against him, while Emmanson was swiftly sanctioned with a lifetime flight ban later reversed by the Airline Operators of Nigeria.
“It’s a gross imbalance. Instead of being held accountable, Mr. Kwam 1 was rewarded with a brand ambassadorship for the aviation sector. That sends the wrong message,” the lawyer argued.
He further accused Minister Keyamo of acting inappropriately, suggesting he appeared to defend one of the airlines rather than uphold the law.
The suit seeks, among other reliefs, an order of mandamus compelling authorities to take action against those involved.
“This is not about celebrity status or political influence — it’s about the sanctity of the rule of law,” Ademiluyi stressed, urging the judiciary to set a precedent that no one is above the law.