The Presidency has dismissed concerns over the health of President Bola Tinubu following reports that he stumbled during a state visit to Türkiye, assuring Nigerians that he remains hale, hearty, and fully engaged in official duties.
The incident occurred during a welcome ceremony in Ankara, where the President was walking alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Tinubu was seen to have missed his step but was quickly assisted by officials and regained his balance.
Reacting to the incident, the Presidency explained that the slip was caused by a poorly laid blue carpet at the venue. It described the episode as minor and said it did not in any way affect the President’s schedule.
According to the Presidency, President Tinubu recovered immediately and continued with his engagements without interruption. He has since resumed official activities and is currently holding bilateral talks with Turkish authorities as part of the state visit.
The Presidency added that the President is expected to jointly address a press conference with his hosts after the meeting, stressing that he remains in good health and high spirits.
It urged the public to disregard speculation surrounding the President’s well-being, describing such concerns as unfounded.
