I was doing ‘dobale’ (prostrating) for democracy, Tinubu reacts to his Eagle Square fall

I was doing ‘dobale’ (prostrating) for democracy, Tinubu reacts to his Eagle Square fall

President Bola Tinubu has spoken on his trip at the Eagle Square, Abuja, on Wednesday morning.

The President had missed his step and fallen while entering a vehicle for the parade to mark the Democracy Day.

The video of the incident promptly went viral on various social media platforms, eliciting varied reactions.

But 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.

Some of the people’s comments as captured by Daily Trust are as follows:

Oyelere Tawfique: “This man just keeps on disgracing himself. Why not honourably tender a resignation letter? Is it a must? Our politicians and greediness, Sha. You’re old.”

Aisha Baggio: “A clear indication even God is not happy with this administration. People are dying of hunger and hardship, and the President is busy unveiling activities for Democracy Day. You people should have a rethink before it’s too late.”

Àràkunrin Olabisi (@OlabisiLaw): “It’s normal to fall. The most important thing was to rise again, which he firmly did. Nigeria will rise and be great again.”

@xfactum:”People are really looking for this man’s downfall.”

Maibitil Mni (@Maibitil_): “National Disgrace on National TV at Democracy Day. After blowing lies on TV, his body couldn’t hold those lies and chose to go down lowwwwwww for a minute.”

@dammygtnet: “I will never laugh at this. This can happen to anyone. Even Joe Biden once experienced the same. My issue with President Tinubu is about his insensitive policies, which the populace is suffering from. He should do better or be booted out.”

@Mr_francis55: “Oh no, God. Hope he didn’t injure himself.”

@DrJHHyat: “I hope Mr. President is fine. The state of the economy came to mind.”