The Presidency has dismissed reports that President Bola Tinubu tripped during a reception in Ankara, Türkiye, on Tuesday, saying the incident was a minor stumble that did not in any way disrupt his official engagements.
The reports said President Tinubu, who is on a state visit to Türkiye, reportedly lost his balance briefly during a reception organised in his honour in Ankara, sparking reactions across social and traditional media platforms.
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, dismissed the reports, saying the President merely stepped on an object on the floor and momentarily lost his balance.
Officials around him on the trip have said President Tinubu remained fully engaged in his official activities in Ankara, holding meetings and participating in events lined up for the state visit, which is aimed at strengthening diplomatic, economic, and strategic ties between Nigeria and Türkiye.