- Several claims have appeared online saying Nigeria’s former leader, Muhammadu Buhari, died in 2017
- Buhari is the 15th and immediate past president of Nigeria, a position he held from 2015 to 2023
- A fact-checking platform investigated the claim that Buhari’s wife confirmed the former leader’s death in 2024
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public journalism.
Daura, Katsina state – Claims surfaced recently that former first lady, Aisha, ‘opened up’ about impersonation concerns surrounding her husband, Muhammadu Buhari.