Buhari: Video of Late Former President’s Final Public Appearance Emerges

• Former President Muhammadu Buhari has passed on in a London hospital in the United Kingdom
• Buhari's spokesperson, Garba Shehu, said the former Nigerian leader died on Sunday afternoon, July 13, 2025
• The video of the final appearance of the Nigerian Army general who ruled as a military Head of State and President has emerged

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues

Kaduna state - The video of the final public appearance of the late former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has emerged.

Legit.ng earlier reported that Buhari died on Sunday afternoon, July 13, 2025, at a London hospital, United Kingdom.

Buhari's last public appearance was when former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-governors Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai (Kaduna, Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto), Achike Udenwa (Imo), Gabriel Suswam (Benue), and others visited him at his Kaduna residence, some weeks ago.

Legit.ng recalls that the visit to Buhari's residence sparked conversations among Nigerians, with many linking it to early moves toward political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Sharing photos from the visit on his verified social media handles, Atiku expressed delight over the warm reception and lighthearted moments with Buhari.

A brief history of the late President Buhari

Born in 1942, Former President Muhammadu Buhari also served as the Nigerian military head of state from 1983 to 1985, after a successful coup that ousted former President Shehu Shagari from office in 1983.

Buhari was removed from office in another military coup, which brought former President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida to office in 1985.

He returned to power in 2015 after defeating incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)

Nigerians react as Buhari dies in London hospital

Nigerians reacted to the death of Buhari on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Buhari passed on in a clinic in London, the United Kingdom, after receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.

The former president was Head of State from 1983 to 1985 before returning as a civilian president in 2015 after defeating Goodluck Jonathan.

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Presidency reacts to Buhari’s passing

In a related story, Legit.ng reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the passing of his predecessor, Buhari.

President Tinubu spoke with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President's widow, and offered his deep condolences.

The President also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari's body back to Nigeria.

Source: Legit.ng