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“did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by Hotfrom9ja(op): 7:27pm On Jul 13, 2025
It’s official: Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is dead. But instead of silence and mourning alone, Nigerians are asking the real question:

“Wait… So who has been ruling us since 2017?”

🔥 Did Buhari Really Die Years Ago?
From as far back as 2017, wild rumors swept across Nigeria that Buhari had passed away during one of his long medical trips to London — and was replaced by a lookalike “Jubril from Sudan.”

Now that he has been confirmed dead in London at 82, many are boldly saying:

“We knew it! Buhari died long ago!”

🧠 The Clone Theory That Shook Nigeria
This wasn’t just your average rumour. It grew into a national obsession:

WhatsApp chats exploded with “proof” of his death.
YouTubers posted videos with side-by-side photos, claiming his ears and fingers had changed.
IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu shouted it from rooftops:
“That man in Aso Rock is not Buhari!”
It was funny to some, but deeply suspicious to millions.

📉 Why So Many Believed It
Let’s be honest — the signs were there:

Buhari was gone for over 100 days in 2017.
When he returned, he looked different, spoke less, and was rarely seen in public.
He skipped key events, avoided interviews, and stayed mostly silent.
In a country where the government rarely tells the full truth, the people filled in the blanks.

🗣️ Buhari’s Response? “It’s the Real Me.”
In 2018, during a trip to Poland, Buhari finally addressed the rumors:

“It’s the real me, I assure you.”

But for many Nigerians, that wasn’t enough. Trust had already been broken. The mystery only got deeper.
And now, in 2025, the confirmation of his death feels to some like a delayed announcement of something that happened years ago.

💬 Nigerians Are Talking — Loudly
Social media is on fire right now. Here’s what people are saying:

🗯️ “I told you all back then — he died in 2017!”
🗯️ “So we were ruled by a ghost for 8 years?”
🗯️ “Whether clone or not, Nigeria still suffered.”

Even some political insiders are dropping cryptic posts, fueling more suspicion.

🚨 Why the Theory Refuses to Die
This wasn’t just gossip — it was a symptom of something bigger:
👉 Lack of transparency
👉 Suspicious silences
👉 And deep mistrust in leadership

The “Jubril” theory may sound like a joke, but it tapped into real fear — that citizens don’t know the truth about their leaders.

👑 Now That He’s Gone… What’s the Truth?
Buhari’s confirmed death in 2025 ends the speculation on paper. But in the minds of many Nigerians, it raises more questions than it answers.

Was it really Buhari in Aso Rock after 2017?

Or have we all just been played for years?

🧾 Final Word from HotFrom9ja
Buhari is gone, but the mystery of his identity lives on. Whether you believe he was cloned, replaced, or just changed after illness — one thing is clear:

Nigeria will never forget the “Jubril from Sudan” era.

💬 Drop your hot take in the comments:
Did Buhari die in 2017 or is this just conspiracy madness?

🔁 Share this post with someone who believed it all along!

📍Stay with HotFrom9ja — your #1 home for everything Naija — raw, real, and trending.

source; https://hotfrom9ja.com.ng/did-buhari-really-die-today-or-since-2017-nigerians-react-as-former-president-finally-dies-in-london/

Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by Shawarmagirl: 7:39pm On Jul 13, 2025
Nnamdi Kanu might be right. Let's wait one person might spill the secret out one day just like they did about the Rat in Aso Rock.
Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by ucheheart(m): 7:47pm On Jul 13, 2025
Jubril from Sudan has gone back to Sudan

Contract expired
Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by Mbanda(m):
Hotfrom9ja:
It’s official: Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is dead. But instead of silence and mourning alone, Nigerians are asking the real question:

“Wait… So who has been ruling us since 2017?”

🔥 Did Buhari Really Die Years Ago?
From as far back as 2017, wild rumors swept across Nigeria that Buhari had passed away during one of his long medical trips to London — and was replaced by a lookalike “Jubril from Sudan.”

Now that he has been confirmed dead in London at 82, many are boldly saying:

“We knew it! Buhari died long ago!”

🧠 The Clone Theory That Shook Nigeria
This wasn’t just your average rumour. It grew into a national obsession:

WhatsApp chats exploded with “proof” of his death.
YouTubers posted videos with side-by-side photos, claiming his ears and fingers had changed.
IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu shouted it from rooftops:
“That man in Aso Rock is not Buhari!”
It was funny to some, but deeply suspicious to millions.

📉 Why So Many Believed It
Let’s be honest — the signs were there:

Buhari was gone for over 100 days in 2017.
When he returned, he looked different, spoke less, and was rarely seen in public.
He skipped key events, avoided interviews, and stayed mostly silent.
In a country where the government rarely tells the full truth, the people filled in the blanks.

🗣️ Buhari’s Response? “It’s the Real Me.”
In 2018, during a trip to Poland, Buhari finally addressed the rumors:

“It’s the real me, I assure you.”

But for many Nigerians, that wasn’t enough. Trust had already been broken. The mystery only got deeper.
And now, in 2025, the confirmation of his death feels to some like a delayed announcement of something that happened years ago.

💬 Nigerians Are Talking — Loudly
Social media is on fire right now. Here’s what people are saying:

🗯️ “I told you all back then — he died in 2017!”
🗯️ “So we were ruled by a ghost for 8 years?”
🗯️ “Whether clone or not, Nigeria still suffered.”

Even some political insiders are dropping cryptic posts, fueling more suspicion.

🚨 Why the Theory Refuses to Die
This wasn’t just gossip — it was a symptom of something bigger:
👉 Lack of transparency
👉 Suspicious silences
👉 And deep mistrust in leadership

The “Jubril” theory may sound like a joke, but it tapped into real fear — that citizens don’t know the truth about their leaders.

👑 Now That He’s Gone… What’s the Truth?
Buhari’s confirmed death in 2025 ends the speculation on paper. But in the minds of many Nigerians, it raises more questions than it answers.

Was it really Buhari in Aso Rock after 2017?

Or have we all just been played for years?

🧾 Final Word from HotFrom9ja
Buhari is gone, but the mystery of his identity lives on. Whether you believe he was cloned, replaced, or just changed after illness — one thing is clear:

Nigeria will never forget the “Jubril from Sudan” era.

💬 Drop your hot take in the comments:
Did Buhari die in 2017 or is this just conspiracy madness?

🔁 Share this post with someone who believed it all along!

📍Stay with HotFrom9ja — your #1 home for everything Naija — raw, real, and trending.

source; https://hotfrom9ja.com.ng/did-buhari-really-die-today-or-since-2017-nigerians-react-as-former-president-finally-dies-in-london/
Jubril is now released acting is over let jubril go and enjoy the money he made acting buhari. Anybody that doubts me should tell us where Aisha and Yusuf buhari has been all these while.
Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by Softmirror: 7:50pm On Jul 13, 2025
Shawarmagirl:
Nnamdi Kanu might be right. Let's wait one person might spill the secret out one day just like they did about the Rat in Aso Rock.
Hmmm..... Nnamdi Kanu really use better soap take brain wash you sha.

Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by slimfit1(m): 7:59pm On Jul 13, 2025
Should not be any where near governance put many to death because he wants to be celebrated. Riot in pieces.
Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by Summer57: 10:08pm On Jul 13, 2025
Died a long tym ago
Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by esnbrutality: 10:13pm On Jul 13, 2025
Very simple and straight forward.

Where is Aisha BUHARI and her Son?..

They made sure they didn't see another Yaradua and they achieved it. It's that simple. grin



Mbanda:
Jubril is now released acting is now over let jubril go and enjoy the money he made acting buhari. Anybody that doubts me should tell us where Aisha and Yusuf buhari has been all these while.
Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by esnbrutality: 10:16pm On Jul 13, 2025
Same MNk said Atiku is from Cameroon...

Lai Mohammed used it against Atiku in elections.

Why will they use Atiku information,but that of BUHARI is now false? Anyway, where is Aisha and her Son? Can't they be around to mourn their departed?

Keep joking.. people are already woke. cool



Softmirror:
Hmmm..... Nnamdi Kanu really use better soap take brain wash you sha.
Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by LibertyRep: 10:17pm On Jul 13, 2025
Will the conspiracy theorists ever rest?

Why do people create a scenario in their head and then say everything to make it look real.

The Sudanese body double theory is childish.
Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by Softmirror: 10:28pm On Jul 13, 2025
esnbrutality:
Same MNk said Atiku is from Cameroon...

Lai Mohammed used it against Atiku in elections.

Why will they use Atiku information,but that of BUHARI is now false? Anyway, where is Aisha and her Son? Can't they be around to mourn their departed?

Keep joking.. people are already woke. cool
You mean Aisha and her son are somewhere in your house?. If not tell us where they are. Like I said, Kanu soap nah better soap jare. Even Buhari can be said to be from Niger so Atiku from Cameron as alledged by Kanu is just one of those things.
Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by esnbrutality: 10:37pm On Jul 13, 2025
Una use Atiku own campaign na...abi na lie sef?

Selective Amnesia dey do una grin



Softmirror:
You mean Aisha and her son is somewhere in your house. If not tell us where they are. Like I said, Kanu soap nah better soap jare. Even Buhari can be said to be from Niger so Atiku from Cameron by Kanu is just one of those things.
Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by Softmirror: 10:39pm On Jul 13, 2025
esnbrutality:
Una use Atiku own campaign na...abi na lie sef?

Selective Amnesia dey do una grin
And Lia Mohammed quoted Kanu lol. 😂😂😂😂
Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by esnbrutality: 10:39pm On Jul 13, 2025
Think outside the box and try thinking for yourself instead of letting one elder deceive you constantly. grin


LibertyRep:
Will the conspiracy theorists ever rest?

Why do people create a scenario in their head and then say everything to make it look real.

The Sudanese body double theory is childish.
Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by esnbrutality: 10:42pm On Jul 13, 2025
Who released the Atiku and Cameroon link? Nnamdi Kanu. Who used it as campaign banter Lai Mohammed. Why evading the obvious facts grin


Softmirror:
And Lia Mohammed quoted Kanu lol. 😂😂😂😂
Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by Disenfranchised: 10:43pm On Jul 13, 2025
esnbrutality:
Very simple and straight forward.

Where is Aisha BUHARI and her Son?..

They made sure they didn't see another Yaradua and they achieved it. It's that simple. grin
That's something.

After Buhari left office there was no occasion you saw both Buhari and Aisha together unlike joha and Patience.
Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by Softmirror: 10:44pm On Jul 13, 2025
esnbrutality:
Who released the Atiku and Cameroon link? Nnamdi Kanu. Who used it as campaign banter Lai Mohammed. Why evading the obvious facts grin
Which link? Abeg try to be serious nah.
Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by esnbrutality: 10:49pm On Jul 13, 2025
Connect the dots and you see the scam. Aisha knows the truth. She is far from their reach and they had better thread carefully with her because she can expose all.

BUHARI was a Two year President, the other 6years were run by a BODY DOUBLE.


Disenfranchised:
That's something.

After Buhari left office there was no occasion you saw both Buhari and Aisha together unlike joha and Patience.
Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by LagosOrigin: 10:50pm On Jul 13, 2025
LibertyRep:
Will the conspiracy theorists ever rest?

Why do people create a scenario in their head and then say everything to make it look real.

The Sudanese body double theory is childish.
Don't argue everything you hear especially when it has to do with Nigeria leadership .

Remember when Babachir lawal said and I quote "If I tell what's in aso rock, Nigeria will scatter."
Buhari was the president then .

The screenshot below was Oshiomhole making same threat till he was compensated .

Look, this is 21th century, technology has gone far more than what it used to be back then . This is 2025 where ladies with flat backside can now get bigger backside with money if they want to so don't argue.

Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by esnbrutality: 10:51pm On Jul 13, 2025
What do you mean by which link? Do you need a link to my submission? cheesy


Softmirror:
Which link? Abeg try to be serious nah.
Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by Ttalk: 10:55pm On Jul 13, 2025
Since Obidients believe Buhari only rule for ,2years before his demise, it is fair enough too back Atiku and alllowed him complete the tenure of the north, Obi should not contest, he should support Atiku
Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by LibertyRep: 10:57pm On Jul 13, 2025
This is funny, you know

I'm not supposed to argue but believe anything and everything said because....

Do you really think the PMB that handed over to Tinubu was a body double? Like a clone?

Common!

... and yes, I know technology has advanced.
LagosOrigin:
Don't argue everything you hear especially when it has to do with Nigeria leadership .

Remember when Babachir lawal said and I quote "If I tell what's in aso rock, Nigeria will scatter."
Buhari was the president then .

Look, this is 21th century, technology has gone far more than what it used to be back then . This is 2025 where ladies with flat backside can now get bigger backside with money if they want to so don't argue.
Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by esnbrutality: 11:00pm On Jul 13, 2025
Remember when Abba Kyari printed Caps,t-shirts etc etc, declaring to run for Presidency? This was under the FAKE BUHARI, who earlier said that any correspondence to him must be routed through Abba kyari.

These are just snippets...the facts are numerous cool.





LagosOrigin:
Don't argue everything you hear especially when it has to do with Nigeria leadership .

Remember when Babachir lawal said and I quote "If I tell what's in aso rock, Nigeria will scatter."
Buhari was the president then .

Look, this is 21th century, technology has gone far more than what it used to be back then . This is 2025 where ladies with flat backside can now get bigger backside with money if they want to so don't argue.
Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by esnbrutality: 11:02pm On Jul 13, 2025
The language CLONE was the mistake. The right term is BODY DOUBLE, and they indeed had a BODY DOUBLE of BUHARI replace the real BUHARI who died in London. cool


LibertyRep:
This is funny, you know

I'm not supposed to argue but believe anything and everything said because....

Do you really think the PMB that handed over to Tinubu was a body double? Like a clone?

Common!

... and yes, I know technology has advanced.
Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by esnbrutality: 11:04pm On Jul 13, 2025
Thank you for this. grin


LagosOrigin:
Don't argue everything you hear especially when it has to do with Nigeria leadership .

Remember when Babachir lawal said and I quote "If I tell what's in aso rock, Nigeria will scatter."
Buhari was the president then .

The screenshot below was Oshiomhole making same threat till he was compensated .

Look, this is 21th century, technology has gone far more than what it used to be back then . This is 2025 where ladies with flat backside can now get bigger backside with money if they want to so don't argue.

Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by TheBillyonaire: 11:06pm On Jul 13, 2025
One conspiracy theorist said : 'When the Northern Vultures gathered some weeks ago to plan the removal of Tinubu and began the Coalition destabilization against Tinubu, I knew the time was up for that Jubril. Aishat did not even live with him after presidency, she couldnt allow herself to be touched by a character whose contract helped her mint as much naira for as much dollars was available to be laundered. How can a foreigner be allowed to usurp Nigeria's democracy and be used to remove a Southern President in the next election'

Could this be true?
Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by Disenfranchised: 11:06pm On Jul 13, 2025
esnbrutality:
Connect the dots and you see the scam. Aisha knows the truth. She is far from their reach and they had better thread carefully with her because she can expose all.

BUHARI was a Two year President, the other 6years were run by a BODY DOUBLE.
Don't be surprised in less than 3 months you'd hear 'Aisha has passed'.
Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by esnbrutality: 11:10pm On Jul 13, 2025
Facts. Aisha is disposable but she hasn't spoken out, so she is not a threat. She is just protesting with her actions.

She can't receive visitors to Daura, over a man that is not her husband. Check am na!!


Disenfranchised:
Don't be surprised in less than 3 months you'd hear 'Aisha has passed'.
Re: “did Buhari Really Die Today Or Since 2017?” -nigerians React by gmo10(m):
There could be an element of truth in what the op said
You know politicians are preparing for the 2027 election and the northern elites wouldn't want Tinubu to campaign with a living Buhari hence the announcement of his death. A living Buhari would've been an added advantage to PBAT cos Buhari wouldn't want to be seen as a betrayer of the party that made him.
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