KWAM 1 No Longer Authorized to Prosecute Airport Crimes – Falana Warns FG

Human rights attorney Femi Falana (SAN) has criticized the Federal Government for appointing veteran artist KWAM 1 as an ambassador despite accepting his apologies.
According to reports, the office of the Inspector-General of Police had launched an investigation into claims that the artist had spilled the contents of a flask on a security guard, a pilot, and a few other airport patrons.
However, KWAM 1 apologized and the Federal Government stated that he would be appointed as an ambassador for airport security protocol before the investigation was completed and charges were brought.
The ruling has created a dangerous precedent, Falana said in a statement released to reporters in response to the announcement.

The government’s moral authority to pursue rowdy passengers has been compromised, he said.

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“By taking this action, the Federal Government has forfeited its moral authority to detain and prosecute any traveler who violates the law at any airport in the country,” he stated.

He pointed out that the government’s selective handling of such instances raises the possibility of discriminatory accusations, citing the recent drop of charges against Comfort Emmanson, who was charged with disruptive behavior on an Ibom Air trip.

When the government prosecutes other passengers for similar behavior, Falana continued, “it will be accused of discriminatory treatment going forward because citizens have equal rights, obligations, and opportunities before the law.”

Pardoning KWAM 1 without a trial, the Senior Advocate emphasized, is against the equal legal treatment principle and undermines public trust in the legal system.