On July 13, 2025, former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari passed away at age 82 while receiving medical treatment in London .
Until then, all rumors circulating since 2017–2018 claiming he died earlier and was replaced by a body double nicknamed “Jubril from Sudan” were fact‑checked and found false.
🚨 The Jubilee Clone Rumor & Oyedepo’s 2018 Commentary
In December 2018, Bishop David Oyedepo shared a sensational claim during a sermon—echoing a satirical article that Buhari had died in the UK and been replaced by a look‑alike from Sudan named “Jubril,” alleging secret deals involving Nigeria’s oil with Sudan .
Oyedepo urged Nigerians to pray and demanded Buhari address the allegations promptly . The Presidency, through adviser Tolu Ogunlesi, dismissed the remarks as misinformation and tied to satire authored by columnist Olatunji Dare .
✅ Fact‑Checks & Verification
AfricaCheck, P.M. News, Pulse Nigeria, AFP, Vanguard, FactCheck Nigeria, all investigated and concluded: there's no credible evidence to support the cloning claim; Buhari continued to appear publicly, traveled, and was re‑elected in 2019 .
Buhari himself refuted the rumors during a speech in Poland in December 2018 .
📌 Health & Legacy
Until his death in July 2025, Buhari had ongoing health issues, often traveling to London for treatment—most recently in April–July 2025, confirmed by his spokesperson Bashir Ahmad .
He publicly stated that his health improved after leaving office, noting he "looks much better now than when president" .
✅ Final Word
So, has Buhari died earlier and been replaced?
No. Up to July 13, 2025, President Buhari remained alive and publicly active—until his death in London. The 2018 “Jubril clone” narrative was thoroughly debunked by multiple respected fact-checkers and government sources.
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