The President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reacted to the trending video of him tripping at Eagle Square in Abuja on Wednesday, saying democracy is worth falling for.
Tinubu missed a step while climbing the vehicle for a parade at Eagle Square in Abuja during an event for the 2024 Democracy Day. But he quickly regained his balance and continued with the activities for the day.
Speaking about the incident during a day to mark the day, Tinubu joked about the incident and said that he had only “dobale” – paid homage to democracy in the Yoruba style.
According to him, while celebrating Democracy, “I ‘dobale’ for democracy,” (meaning I bowed for Democracy).
President Tinubu also used the dinner event to call for the unity of Nigeria irrespective of tribe, religion, or political affiliations.
He said the unity of Nigeria cannot be traded.
Since the incident, reactions have continued to pour in from several Nigerians including members of the opposition.
While reacting to the incidence, Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga on X wrote, “President Tinubu is not a Superman. He is human like all of us. President Biden has had several slips in the last three years. Even the younger Barack Obama slipped while President. Political leaders are human. Slipping should not detract from the import of Democracy Day.”
Another presidential aide Olusegun Dada also said his principal was fine despite the fall.
“Mr President missed his step while climbing into the truck at the June 12 Democracy Day celebration and tripped. It was a mild misstep. He immediately went on with the ceremonial rounds. No issues,” he said.
