Lagos, Nigeria, July 13, 2025 – Social media is ablaze with news of the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari. Vanguard reports that one of his former aides, Bashir Ahmad, shared on X (formerly Twitter) that “the family of the former president has announced the passing … this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus.”
- Buhari has previously faced multiple death hoaxes. In December 2018, he publicly denied rumors that he had died and been replaced by a look-alike, stating, “It’s the real me… I will still go strong.
In a shocking development, unconfirmed reports have emerged claiming that former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has died in a private medical clinic in London. The news broke earlier today through social media, with several Nigerian media outlets—such as Vanguard, The Gazette, and Nigeria Stories—sharing tributes and statements allegedly from close aides.
Bashir Ahmad, one of Buhari’s longtime media aides, reportedly posted the following message on X (formerly Twitter):The announcement has since gone viral, sparking an outpouring of reactions, prayers, and questions across Nigeria and the global diaspora. Despite the frenzy online, no official statement has been released by Buhari’s family, the Nigerian presidency, or any UK medical authorities.
A Legacy of Leadership
Muhammadu Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2015 to 2023, was known for his anti-corruption stance, strong military background, and controversial economic policies. His administration was marked by both high expectations and significant criticism, particularly regarding security, inflation, and press freedom.
Prior to his democratic presidency, Buhari also ruled Nigeria as a military head of state between 1983 and 1985 before being overthrown in a coup.
This isn’t the first time Buhari has been the subject of death rumors. In fact, between 2017 and 2018, there were widespread conspiracy theories that he had died during a prolonged medical absence in London and had been replaced by a body double—a claim he publicly denied, calling it “ridiculous.”
Given the long history of misinformation, Nigerians are urged to await official confirmation from the family, the Nigerian government, or medical officials in the UK before drawing conclusions.
Buhari’s death will mark the end of an era for a man who shaped Nigeria’s political landscape for over four decades. He leaves behind a legacy filled with both admiration and controversy—a symbol of military order turned democratic leader.
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