A former Commissioner for Information in Abia State, John Okiyi Kalu, has dismissed long-standing rumours that late President Muhammadu Buhari was replaced by a lookalike named Jubril al-Sudani during his tenure.

Former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari, who led Africa's most populous country from 2015-23 and was the first Nigerian leader to oust an incumbent through the ballot box, died in London on Sunday,

Muhammadu Buhari passed away on July 13, 2025, and his death has sparked mixed reactions across the country, with some citizens rejoicing over the news.