Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has mocked President Bola Tinubu’s fall at Eagles Square in Abuja.
News About Nigeria reports that Sowore described Tinubu’s slip as a “great fall.”
Reacting on his X official page wrote: “Tinubu’s Great Fall In Abuja.”
On Wednesday, Tinubu slipped while boarding the presidential parade vehicle at the venue of the 2024 Democracy Day.
The event was held at the Eagles Square in Abuja.
The incident occurred as the president approached the vehicle shortly after his arrival at the venue.
However, despite the slip, the president quickly regained his balance and continued with the proceedings.
Reacting to the president’s slip, Dada Olusegun, Special Adviser to the President on Social Media, addressed concerns over the incident, stating that it was a minor misstep.
In a post on his X handle, Olusegun stated, “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.”
The Democracy Day event continued smoothly, with President Tinubu delivering his address and participating in the scheduled activities as planned.
President Tinubu had earlier vowed to protect the rights and freedoms of Nigerian citizens.
While congratulating the nation on the celebration of its silver jubilee for practicing uninterrupted democracy, the president pledged to do whatever is necessary to cement democracy as the country’s way of life.
The president also stated that the reforms his administration has initiated are necessary as they are intended to create a stronger, better foundation for future growth.
