President Bola Ahmed Tinubu experienced a slip and fall while approaching a vehicle designated to convey him during the Democracy Day celebration at Eagles Square. The incident occurred shortly after he delivered a nationwide broadcast on Wednesday morning.
Surrounded by members of the Armed Forces and his personal aides, Tinubu, dressed in traditional white agbada and his signature cap, struggled to steady himself by holding onto the vehicle but ultimately fell to the ground while ascending. His aides quickly rushed to help him back to his feet.
Despite the fall, the parade continued as planned. President Tinubu maintained his composure, waving to the crowd as the vehicle moved slowly through Eagles Square.
The video of the incident has elicited a variety of reactions from netizens. Some expressed concern for his well-being, while others made light-hearted comments.
- @tufab commented, “Please sir don’t fall. You must finish your 12 years tenure oo. 🙏.”
- Comedienne Helen Paul wrote, “😢😢😢😢this shouldn’t happen to anyone even young or old I hope he is fine😢.”
- Actor Kunle Remi added, “I hope he wasn’t injured. 😢”
- @funkebucknor noted, “Chai … the protocol/security guys go hear am.”
- @veevyann_ quipped, “Naso prices of foodstuffs go take fall this week in Jesus name🤲🏾.”
- @mr.agugua remarked, “Awww. You suppose dey house dey watch it on TV with one of your grandkids on your leg but you choose to punish 300m people.”
- @professor_bosified criticized the mockery, saying, “U people will just be behaving like u have no home training. I don’t care what you feel about his leadership abilities but whatever it is he’s an elder and a political leader so he deserves honour and respect not mockery. It’s normal for your body to grow weak with age so why the mockery?”
Watch the video below:
