Tinubu 'In Great Shape' After Minor Stumble in Turkey — Presidency Rejects Health Rumors as Opposition Misfires
President Bola Tinubu's brief stumble during a welcome ceremony in Ankara, Turkey, has once again ignited health speculation, but a key presidential aide has firmly dismissed opposition-fueled claims of illness, insisting the 73-year-old leader is in excellent health and fully active. The incident occurred on January 27, 2026, as Tinubu joined Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for an official reception at the Presidential Complex. Video footage from the Turkish presidency's official channels showed Tinubu walking past a guard of honor before momentarily losing his balance—described variably as a stumble, slip, or fall—while shifting to his right. Aides quickly assisted him, and the ceremony continued without further disruption. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga addressed the matter directly, attributing the mishap to Tinubu stepping on a metal object on the floor, which caused him to lose balance. "This is not a big deal, except for those who want to make mischi...