A journalist left Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu amused after cleverly rephrasing his own words during a conversation at the Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda. The incident occurred when Tinubu moved his microphone away from his mouth, making his speech inaudible.
Tinubu's Statement at the Forum
While addressing the audience, President Tinubu said, "For me, Africa needs to put its money where its mouth is." However, as he spoke, he inadvertently shifted his microphone, causing his words to become unclear.
The Journalist's Witty Response
Seizing the moment, a journalist responded to Tinubu with a clever twist: "Could you put your microphone where your mouth is?" The president complied with the request and then laughed upon realizing the wordplay she had employed.
The exchange was captured on video and shared widely on social media, drawing reactions from many who appreciated the journalist's quick thinking and Tinubu's good-natured response.
