Nigerian President Tinubu, who was officially welcomed by President Erdoğan, fell to the ground.

Nigerian President Tinubu, who was officially welcomed by President Erdoğan, fell to the ground.

27.01.2026 17:51

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is on an official visit to Turkey, suddenly lost his balance and fell to the ground at the Presidential Complex, where he was welcomed with an official ceremony by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who made an official visit to Turkey, was welcomed with an official ceremony by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Complex in Beştepe.

HE SUDDENLY FELL TO THE GROUND

During the welcoming ceremony, Tinubu, who saluted the Mehmetçik, suddenly stumbled and lost his balance as he approached the section with the delegation of ministers. Tinubu's fall to the ground could not be prevented by his security personnel.

Nigerian President Tinubu, welcomed by President Erdoğan with an official ceremony, fell to the ground

HEALTH CONDITION IS GOOD

It was learned that the health condition of the Nigerian President, who was helped to his feet by President Erdoğan and the accompanying delegation, is good. The program continued as planned after a brief interruption.

Nigerian President Tinubu, welcomed by President Erdoğan with an official ceremony, fell to the ground

PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN LINKED ARMS

Moreover, after the presentation of the delegations, it was also seen that President Erdoğan linked arms with his guest counterpart.

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