Breaking: Democracy is a day worth falling for – Tinubu

 

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja

President Bola Tinubu has responded to the social media reaction after he missed his step and fell while climbing into a vehicle for a parade to commemorate Democracy Day at Eagle Square in Abuja, saying it was a day worth falling for.

According to him, as a traditional Yoruba ‘boy’ he was doing dobale (Yoruba word for prostrating to greet elders) at the Eagles Square, saying democracy was worth falling for.

He said: “June 12 represent the heart and soul of our democratic struggle in the country.

Early this morning, I had a swagger and it’s on the social media. They are confused whether I was doing buga or doing babaringa but it is a day to celebrate democracy while doing ‘dobalee’ for today.

“I am additionally Yoruba boy, I did my dobale. Democracy is a day that is worthy of falling for.”

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