I’m a traditional Yoruba boy, I did my “Idobale” (Protration)– Tinubu jokes about his epic fall

I’m a traditional Yoruba boy, I did my “Idobale” (Protration)– Tinubu jokes about his epic fall

Nigeria’s President had a moment of embarrassment when he slipped and fell while attempting to enter his presidential truck during an event at Eagle Square in Abuja. The incident was caught on camera, quickly circulating on social media and drawing various reactions from the public.

Despite the tumble, the President was promptly helped back on his feet by his security details who assisted him in regaining his composure. He later managed to enter the truck and wave at the gathered crowd.

The footage of the fall generated a range of responses from Nigerians, with some poking fun at the incident and using it as a reminder of the President’s advanced age, while others expressed sympathy and understanding, noting that such accidents can happen to anyone.

However, in a surprising turn of events, former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, lightened the mood by joking about his own fall during the Democracy Day banquet. Tinubu humorously attributed his slip to a traditional Yoruba act of reverence, saying, “I’m a traditional Yoruba boy, I did my dobale.” His lighthearted response provided a moment of comic relief amidst the seriousness of the situation.

The incident at Eagle Square serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of public events and how even the most prominent figures can sometimes find themselves in moments of vulnerability.