Nigeria president ‘in great shape’ after falling at Turkey reception
Nigerian President fell during an official reception in Turkey but swiftly got back on his feet, appearing unhurt and in good spirits.
The incident took place at the official residence of the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Thursday. President Muhammadu Buhari, accompanied by his Turkish counterpart, was walking on a red carpet when he stumbled and fell. Security personnel and officials quickly helped him stand up, and he continued the ceremonial walk without any visible signs of injury.
In a statement released by the Nigerian presidency, Buhari reassured the public about his condition, saying he is “in great shape” and there is no reason to worry. The Turkish host, President Erdogan, also downplayed the incident, expressing that such falls can happen to anyone and emphasizing that President Buhari continued the event seamlessly.
The incident, albeit minor, raised some concerns about the health and well-being of the 78-year-old Nigerian leader, who has had previous medical trips during his time in office. However, both the Nigerian and Turkish officials sought to dispel any worries, portraying the President’s fall as a common mishap that did not affect his overall health.
The episode serves as a reminder of the public scrutiny and attention on the health of world leaders, especially in situations where they appear frail or stumble in public. Despite this incident, President Buhari’s representatives reiterated that he remains fit to carry out his duties effectively.
Sources Analysis:
Nigerian Presidency – The Nigerian Presidency may have an interest in downplaying the incident to maintain the President’s image and reassure the public.
Turkish Presidency – The Turkish Presidency could have a motive to minimize the incident to uphold diplomatic decorum and preserve the positive atmosphere of the reception.
Fact Check:
President Buhari fell during an official reception in Turkey – Verified facts, the incident was widely reported by multiple sources and confirmed through videos of the event.
President Buhari sustained injuries from the fall – Unconfirmed claims, there is no evidence or reports suggesting that the President was injured during the incident.
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