The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu had a heavy fall today, June 12, in Abuja while attempting to mount the rostrum in the midst of several aides and security personnel.
Footage of the incident, which has since gone viral on social media, showed the President missed the steps and fell across the open vehicle where he was supposed to stand to review the marchpass of military and paramilitary teams, in celebration of the Democracy Day at Eagle Square.
President Tinubu had earlier in the day, delivered a speech to mark the Day.
Responding to the incident at the Eagles Square, Special Adviser to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, said that there is nothing to worry about.
Olusegum, through the social media admitted that “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.”
