Democracy Day: Presidency defends Tinubu’s slip, says he is human

The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu has defended his principal’s slip, stating that the Nigerian leader is simply “human like all of us.”

Tinubu stumbled while climbing the parade van at Eagle Square in Abuja during a 2024 Democracy Day celebration. He rapidly regained his equilibrium and resumed his daily routines.

The move triggered an outpour of reactions from Nigerians especially on social media.

‘Tinubu is not a Superman’
But Onanuga has defended his boss, saying Tinubu is not a “superman”.

“President Tinubu is not a Superman. He is human like all of us. President Biden has had several slips in the last three years. Even the younger Barack Obama slipped while President,” the presidential aide wrote on his X handle.

“Political leaders are human. Slipping should not detract from the import of the Democracy Day celebration.”

President Tinubu is not a Superman. He is human like all of us. President Biden has had several slips in the last three years. Even the younger Barack Obama slipped while President. Political leaders are human. Slipping should not detract from the import of Democracy Day.

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