Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu showed his sense of humor tonight at the June 12 Banquet in Abuja, making light of his earlier fall at Eagle Square. While inspecting the Presidential Guard of Honor, the president had lost his balance and fallen, sparking concerns about his health.
However, at the banquet, President Tinubu joked about the incident, putting his guests at ease. His ability to poke fun at himself and shrug off the mishap was met with applause and admiration from the audience.
With a smile, President Tinubu described his tumble as a “typical Yorubaman’s way of prostrating,” drawing laughter and applause from the audience.
The June 12 celebrations mark 25 years of uninterrupted democracy in Nigeria, and President Tinubu’s humor helped to cap off a day filled with festivities and reflection.
Despite the earlier fall, the president’s spirits remained high, and his joke about the incident will likely be remembered as a highlight of the evening.
