Democracy Day: Shehu Sani Defends Tinubu, Says Biden, Fidel Castrol Fell

Former Senator who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly, Shehu Sani, has defended President Bola Tinubu after he slipped at the Eagles Square in Abuja.

CityMirrorNews reports that on Wednesday, Tinubu slipped at the Eagles Square, venue of the 2024 Democracy Day celebration.

Tinubu slipped while boarding the parade vehicle. He had approached the vehicle shortly after he arrived at the venue.

When the President slipped, his security personnel and some aides immediately rushed to him and assisted him to regain his balance.

Speaking on the development, Shehu Sani recalled that the United States (US) President, Joe Biden; and former President of Cuba, Fidel Castro, all suffered the same fate.

Taking to his verified X handle on President Tinubu’s defence, the former lawmaker said anyone can trip and fall.

He wrote: “Not Just President Tinubu, anyone alive can trip and fall; it happened to President Biden and Fidel Castro. Presidents are human beings and mortals.”

Meanwhile, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, insisted that there are no issues with the president.

Dada explained that Tinubu only missed his steps.