BIZARRE: Nigerian President denies he's an imposter named "Jubril"

Nigerian President Muhammu Buhari on December 2 quashed a rumour stemming from his ill health that he h died and been replaced by a lookalike impostor from Sudan, his spokesman said.

"It's real me, I assure you. I will soon celebrate my 76th birthday and I will still go strong," Buhari said as he met with Nigerian diaspora in Poland, where he is attending UN COP24 climate summit in Katowice.

He was answering a question from audience about repeated claims -- spre via tweets, Facebook posts and YouTube videos -- that leer of Africa's most populous nation was an imposter called "Jubril".

"A lot of people hoped that I died during my ill health. Some even reached out to Vice President to consider m to be his deputy because y assumed I was de," Buhari said, according to a statement signed by his spokesman Garba Shehu.

He referred to those who started rumour as "igrant" and "irreligious".

RE | "I Don’t Kw Why That Question Is On Form", Says Grandpa After Accidentally Ticking 'terrorist' Box On Visa Form

Buhari, who is seeking re-election next year, spent a large part of 2017 in London for treatment for a serious illness, which has never been revealed to public.

A lack of specific information about illness, along with Buhari's gaunt features and a reduction in public appearances have fed speculation about his well-being.

Claims about president's identity emerged a month after Buhari returned from ar lengthy medical trip to London.

Those pushing rumour were kwn critics of president and his government.

RE | Dr Subramanian Swamy Reveals Interesting George Bush Sr Link After Former US President Passes Away