Nigeria’s President Tinubu falls over during ceremony

In a hilarious turn of event, the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, has slipped as he falls over at an official event held to celebrate 25 years of democracy in the country.

Bola Tinubu, who is 72 years of age, felt off as he climbed the stairs of a vehicle which was expected to pick him up and take him around Eagle Square in Abuja.

He had to be helped to get back to his feet.

It’s funny as he was helped to get back to his feet.

One of his aides described it as a “mild misstep” and said the president had been able to continue with the rest of the programme.

“He immediately went on with the ceremonial rounds. No issues,” wrote presidential aide Dada Olusegun on X, formerly Twitter.

Mr President’s closest challenger during last year’s election, Atiku Abubakar, expressed his sympathy.

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“I sincerely sympathise with President Bola Tinubu over this unfortunate incident as he was set to review the parade on Democracy Day. I do hope that all is well with him,” he shared on X.

Popular politician and activist Shehu Sani said it was nothing of a big deal, and that the incident showed that Bola Tinubu is not different from anyone else.

Implying that the President of Nigeria is also Human.

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“Not Just President Tinubu, anyone alive can trip and fall; it happened to President Biden and Fidel Castro. Presidents are human beings and mortals.”

X user Arinze Odira said the fall was “scary to watch”.

Another Nigerian social media uses, Charles Awuzie, posted on Facebook that he got emotional after seeing the video clip.

“Whether it is President Biden or President Tinubu, I usually feel hurt when a human gets hurt in the place of service. I wish the president well.”

While many Nigerians have expressed sympathy and best wishes, some are questioning his health, an issue highlighted by opponents during last year’s closely contested election campaign.

In conclusion, President Bola Tinubu’s recent fall at the Democracy Day event has sparked a range of reactions from sympathy to concerns about his health.

Despite the incident, the president was able to continue with the event, and many have expressed their well-wishes. The event serves as a reminder of the humanity of public figures and the scrutiny they face.

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