Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu Addresses Fall During Democracy Day Celebration, Says He’s Alright

Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has commented on his recent stumble during the June 12 Democracy Day celebrations, an incident that rapidly went viral on social media.

The incident happened when Tinubu tried to enter the parade vehicle at Eagle Square in Abuja, missed his step, and briefly lost his balance.

Despite the fall, the President quickly regained his composure and proceeded with the event without any further issues.

In a playful response on Wednesday, Tinubu joked about the incident, mentioning the Yoruba custom of “dobale,” which means to show respect.

“Earlier this morning, I had a bit of swagger, and it’s all over social media. People are confused whether I was doing ‘buga’ or ‘Babariga,’ but it’s a day to celebrate democracy while doing ‘dobale’ for the day. As a traditional Yoruba boy, I paid my homage,” he commented.

One of his aides called it a “minor misstep” and noted that the president was able to continue with the day’s agenda.

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