Former Minister of Communications, Isa Ali Pantami, has categorically denied a viral social media rumour alleging he is set to marry former First Lady Aisha Buhari, describing her as a “mother figure.” A digital forensic analysis confirmed the viral “pre-wedding” photo was artificially generated.
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Isa Ali Pantami denied a viral rumour of plans to marry former First Lady Aisha Buhari.
He described the late President Buhari as a father figure and Aisha as a mother figure.
Digital forensic analysis confirmed the circulated “pre-wedding” photo was fabricated.
The image was created by superimposing their faces onto a wedding-themed template.
Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad also dismissed the claim as an “outright lie.”
A biography quotes Aisha Buhari stating she will not remarry after her husband’s death.
The rumour began after Aisha completed her Islamic mourning period in November 2025.
Pantami expressed shock that anyone would fabricate such a baseless claim.
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