President Bola Ahmed Tinubu momentarily stumbled during a ceremonial welcome in Turkey, sparking widespread reactions after a video of the incident surfaced online.
The incident occurred as President Tinubu arrived for an official engagement and was being received alongside Turkish officials.
In the circulating footage, the Nigerian leader briefly lost his footing while walking on the ceremonial ground before security aides quickly stepped in to assist him.
Following the incident, the Presidency downplayed concerns, describing the moment as minor and not health-related. Officials attributed the stumble to a poorly laid carpet at the venue and assured Nigerians that the President was in good condition.
Presidential aides further disclosed that Tinubu continued with his scheduled activities, including bilateral meetings, without interruption, insisting that the incident had no impact on the state visit.
