Public interest lawyer Ayodele Ademiluyi has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Government and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in the Federal High Court in Lagos over the handling of two aviation infractions involving popular musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, and passenger, Ms. Comfort Emmanson.

Speaking at a press conference, Ademiluyi emphasised that his action was essential for accountability and public interest, highlighting systemic decay in the aviation sector beyond just the individuals involved.

The lawsuit, case number FHC/L/CS/1632/25, lists the following respondents: the President of Nigeria, the Attorney-General, the Minister of Aviation, the NCAA, FAAN, Ibom Air, ValueJet, the Nigerian Correctional Service, King Wasiu Ayinde, the Nigerian Police Force, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, the State Attorney-General, and the Airline Operators of Nigeria.

Ademiluyi is seeking N500 billion in damages for what he calls a clear violation of the rule of law regarding aviation infractions involving musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal and passenger Ms. Comfort Emmanson.

“Our aviation system needs a complete overhaul. We cannot allow impunity to reign or degenerate into a banana republic where someone can stop a plane with their bare hands and walk away without consequence, ” he said.

The lawyer criticised the handling of the two incidents, claiming an imbalance in how each party was treated. He accused authorities of not arresting or prosecuting King Wasiu while Emmanson faced immediate sanctions.

He said: “It’s a gross imbalance. There was no arrest, no arraignment, no prosecution of Mr. Kwam 1. In fact, he was rewarded with a brand ambassadorship for the aviation sector. What message does that send to the public?”

He claimed that appointing King Wasiu as a brand ambassador undermined the sector’s integrity. Ademiluyi also accused Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo of acting unprofessionally by appearing to speak for one of the airlines instead of enforcing the law.