Abuja, Nigeria— Former House of Representatives member Dachung Bagos has criticised the Federal Government’s appointment of Fuji star Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde (KWAM 1) as an airport security protocol ambassador, warning it could set a harmful precedent.
Speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast programme The Morning Brief on Thursday, Bagos argued that such appointments risk encouraging disruptive behaviour as a pathway to recognition.
“With all the drama, now he is an ambassador. This means people will start staging scenes to get noticed and appointed. No matter the explanation, the perception is entirely wrong,” he stated.
Bagos also expressed concern over reports that Comfort Emmanson, an Ibom Air passenger recently involved in a public altercation with crew and security personnel, might be considered for a similar role. He warned that rewarding such conduct could normalise unruly behaviour on flights.
The ex-lawmaker further criticised the government’s approach, saying it may pave the way for controversial figures—including internet fraudsters, prisoners, and even perpetrators of violence in Plateau State—to be celebrated as ambassadors without justice being served.
Instead of symbolic titles, Bagos urged the government to focus on passenger sensitisation and a review of airport security procedures. He noted that many passengers are still unclear about basic rules, such as when to switch devices to flight mode.
“This is a global issue, and awareness is key,” he said. “The Federal Government should have considered public perception and investigated what happened before making such an appointment. Even the security screening of KWAM 1’s bottle should have been questioned.”
The Federal Government’s announcement came on Wednesday, just days after KWAM 1’s controversial conduct at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on August 5, 2025. The move sparked backlash, with many Nigerians viewing it as rewarding misconduct.
The Comfort Emmanson case has also drawn intense public attention. She was accused of assaulting a flight attendant and confronting security on a Lagos-bound Ibom Air flight. Initially remanded at Kirikiri Correctional Centre, she was later released after Ibom Air withdrew charges and lifted a lifetime no-fly ban, following widespread debate.
Both incidents have reignited calls for the aviation industry to prioritise safety enforcement, proper passenger behaviour, and public trust over celebrity-driven gestures.
By Makinde oyinkansola|August 14, 2025
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