President Bola 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 was quickly helped by his aides and continued with the activities for the day.
Speaking about the incident, 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).
Since the incident, reactions have continued to pour in from several Nigerians including members of the opposition.
Tinubu Shrugs Off Fall, Says He Bowed For Democracy
