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Presidency Says Carpet Caused Tinubu's Brief Stumble at Ankara Welcome

Tinubu continued his Turkey state-visit schedule with no reported health issues.

Overview

  • Video from the Turkish Presidential Palace shows Tinubu momentarily lose his footing while walking with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during a ceremonial parade in Ankara, before officials helped him steady himself.
  • The clip spread widely on social media, including a post shared by journalist Sidhant Sibal.
  • Presidential aide Dada Olusegun attributed the misstep to a poorly laid blue carpet and said the president proceeded with planned bilateral meetings.
  • Proceedings at the welcome ceremony continued without interruption, and Nigerian officials reported no injuries or medical concerns.
  • The state visit includes talks on trade, security and investment, with planned memoranda of understanding, a Nigeria–Turkey Business Forum, and a delegation featuring Lateef Fagbemi, Wale Edun, Dele Alake and General Christopher Musa (rtd).