In a stunning revelation, Fatima Buhari, the daughter of Nigeria's immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari, has disclosed that her father's signature was forged on official documents during his time in office.
Forensic Audit Uncovers Forgery
The former president's daughter, who is a trained forensic auditor, made this claim while contributing to the biography of her late father titled "From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari", authored by Charles Omole. According to a report by The Cable, Fatima stated that she reviewed documents from the presidential office and identified instances where the signature appended in President Buhari's name was fake.
Fatima Buhari maintained that concerns about the forging of the president's signature had been raised previously. She added that this issue was not unique to her father's administration, noting that previous governments in Nigeria had also faced similar challenges with document forgery.
Nigerians React to the Explosive Claim
The revelation, published on December 18, 2025, has sparked a wave of reactions from citizens across the country, with many expressing outrage and calling for further investigation.
One social media user, Adebanji, blamed the powerful cabal that surrounded the former president: "The cabal around this man really messed him up - not just politically, but personally... When a president begins to communicate with his daughter through written notes out of fear, then leadership has already been hijacked." He concluded that the country was held hostage by an unseen group that thrived on fear and confusion.
Another commenter, Goodnews Abua, called for a probe: "They can trace such people and get them arrested. Which ministry is the documents coming from? This thing can be investigated."
While some praised Fatima for the exposure, others were critical. User A.A. commented: "Keep exposing the incompetence of your father while he is in a grave in order to serve some vested interests."
A Legacy Under Scrutiny
This allegation adds a new layer of scrutiny to the legacy and internal workings of the Buhari presidency, which lasted from 2015 to 2023. The claim from within the family suggests a level of internal compromise that allowed official documents to be fraudulently authenticated.
The disclosure raises serious questions about governance, security protocols around the president, and the potential impact of such forgeries on state decisions and policies. It remains to be seen if this allegation will prompt an official inquiry from relevant government agencies.
