The Presidency has dismissed concerns about President Bola Tinubu’s health during his state visit to Turkey, blaming a minor stumble on a poorly laid carpet.
The incident occurred at a welcome reception in Ankara, where the president tripped twice. An official statement attributed the mishap to the “not well-laid blue carpet” and confirmed Tinubu has fully resumed duties.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, echoed this on his verified X handle @SundayDareSD: “PRESIDENT TINUBU IN GREAT SHAPE AS STATE VISIT PROCEEDS SMOOTHLY. President Tinubu after a stately welcome ceremony in Ankara proceeded to scheduled bilateral meetings with President of Turkey and other senior government officials from both countries.
Dare’s post spotlighted the visit’s smooth progress, with Tinubu now in bilateral talks with Turkish leaders ahead of a joint press conference.
Credit: The Sun