President Bola Tinubu has spoken about the incident at the Eagle Square, Abuja, on Wednesday morning.
Daily Trust had reported how the president missed his step and fell while entering a vehicle for a parade to commemorate Democracy Day.
Social media has been flooded with varied reactions, reflecting a spectrum of opinions on the incident.
Speaking at a dinner, the president referred to the fall as “Swagger”, saying social media is confused about it.
“Early this morning, I had a swagger and it’s on the social media. They are confused whether I was doing buga or doing babbaringa, but it is a day to celebrate Democracy while doing dobale for the day. I am a traditional Yoruba boy, I did my dobale,” he said.
Below are some social media reactions to the fall:
Ibrahim Kalayi: “Why would anyone find it funny that the President tripped and fell? Let’s be guided please.”
Rachael Onyedi: “Old man, go and rest. You have done well for yourself and the generation unborn. What are you still looking for? You’re just there enjoying our suffering….”
Daily Trust
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