Tinubu was however quickly helped up by his security details.
In a viral video circulating widely, President Bola Tinubu is seen tripping and falling while boarding the parade vehicle during the 2024 Democracy Day celebration at Eagles Square, Abuja. The incident, captured and shared by Ejes Gist News, shows the President being swiftly helped up by his security details.
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Shortly after arriving at the venue, President Tinubu approached the parade vehicle and experienced a minor misstep. Despite the brief fall, he was able to regain his balance quickly and continue with the ceremonial proceedings. This incident was confirmed by Segun Dada, the Special Assistant on Social Media to Tinubu.
President Tinubu missed his step while climbing into the truck, resulting in a fall. The security team responded immediately, assisting him back on his feet.
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According to Segun Dada, “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.”
Watch the video of the incident below to see how President Tinubu handled the situation with composure and continued with the day’s events seamlessly.
Watch the Video Here.
President Bola Tinubu’s minor misstep at the Democracy Day event demonstrates his resilience and the efficiency of his security team. Despite the incident, the President carried on with the ceremonial activities, showing his commitment to the proceedings and maintaining the dignity of the event.