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In a twist that’s reigniting long-held suspicions, many Nigerians are re-examining IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu’s bold allegation that former President Muhammadu Buhari died years ago—and that a body double or clone was installed in his place to keep up appearances.

Kanu, who first made the claim in 2017, insisted that the man parading himself as Buhari after his extended medical leave in London was an imposter—famously referring to the alleged double as “Jubril from Sudan.” His assertions were largely dismissed by mainstream media and government officials as outlandish, yet the abrupt announcement of Buhari’s recent "death", long after he left office, has left room for renewed speculation.

According to sources close to Nigeria’s political circles, the timing of this announcement may be far from coincidental. Observers suggest it is a calculated move to liberate Buhari’s inner circle from their political obligations to President Bola Tinubu, to whom Buhari publicly handed the reins in 2023.

With Buhari officially "gone", his former loyalists now have a clean slate to defect, particularly to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a fast-growing opposition bloc that is positioning itself as a credible challenger to Tinubu’s dominance. Analysts believe this maneuver could allow powerful northern political figures and Buhari-era strategists to regroup under a different banner without facing public backlash or appearing disloyal.

“This isn’t just about mourning,” said one political analyst under anonymity. “This is about repositioning. With Buhari out of the picture, those who were once bound by allegiance now have a legitimate excuse to pivot.”

Whether or not one believes in the "Jubril" theory, what is clear is that the announcement of Buhari’s demise—years after rumors of his death and alleged replacement—has conveniently opened a new chapter in Nigeria’s turbulent political theater.

As always in Nigerian politics, truth and strategy often dance together, and the lines between reality and manipulation remain as blurred as ever.

SmartPolician:
A Nairalander made an interesting observation. Kanu claimed that Buhari died in 2019. However, in 2021, the same Kanu wrote a letter to Biden, telling him not to sell arms to Buhari. One would've thought that he would call him El-Sudani (or whatever he usually called him) in that letter.

Here's the link to it.
https://saharareporters.com/2021/05/08/nnamdi-kanu-writes-open-letter-president-joe-biden

Kanu is a man who understands that his followers are largely emotional and never rational. That's why he cooks up things from time to time to keep them excited and engaged.

SmartPolician:
A Nairalander made an interesting observation. Kanu claimed that Buhari died in 2019. However, in 2021, the same Kanu wrote a letter to Biden, telling him not to sell arms to Buhari. One would've thought that he would call him El-Sudani (or whatever he usually called him) in that letter.

Here's the link to it.
https://saharareporters.com/2021/05/08/nnamdi-kanu-writes-open-letter-president-joe-biden

Kanu is a man who understands that his followers are largely emotional and never rational. That's why he cooks up things from time to time to keep them excited and engaged.

SmartPolician:
A Nairalander made an interesting observation. Kanu claimed that Buhari died in 2019. However, in 2021, the same Kanu wrote a letter to Biden, telling him not to sell arms to Buhari. One would've thought that he would call him El-Sudani (or whatever he usually called him) in that letter.

Here's the link to it.
https://saharareporters.com/2021/05/08/nnamdi-kanu-writes-open-letter-president-joe-biden

Kanu is a man who understands that his followers are largely emotional and never rational. That's why he cooks up things from time to time to keep them excited and engaged.

mekuso89:
Guy what's are you saying?

Don't you know that the west are aware of what's happening and they like it very much do you know why? Because they will use this secret to bend our leaders to do their Biden or they will expoythem all.

This is the kind of game they love to play and our leaders are steadily playing into their trap

mekuso89:
Guy what's are you saying?

Don't you know that the west are aware of what's happening and they like it very much do you know why? Because they will use this secret to bend our leaders to do their Biden or they will expoythem all.

This is the kind of game they love to play and our leaders are steadily playing into their trap