The Presidency has dismissed speculations over the health of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, assuring Nigerians that the President remains in good health and fully engaged in official duties during his ongoing state visit to Türkiye.
The clarification followed widespread reactions on social media to a brief video showing the President momentarily losing his balance during a welcome reception in Ankara on Tuesday.
In a statement addressing the reports, the Presidency explained that the incident was not health-related but was caused by a poorly laid blue carpet at the venue, which led to a brief stumble. It stressed that the President quickly regained his balance and proceeded with the event without any disruption to his schedule.
“The momentary loss of balance had nothing to do with the President’s health,” the Presidency said, adding that the incident had been exaggerated online.
According to the Presidency, President Tinubu has since continued with his official engagements, including bilateral meetings with Turkish government officials as part of the state visit.
He is also expected to address a joint press conference with his hosts after the conclusion of the meetings.
The Presidency further assured that the President remains in high spirits and physically fit, noting that he continues to lead Nigeria’s diplomatic engagements without interruption.
President Tinubu arrived in Ankara on Monday for the state visit, which is aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between Nigeria and Türkiye.
