The Presidency has dismissed a viral report alleging that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu plans to rename Nigeria “the United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia law in the Northern region, describing the claim as false and deliberately fabricated.
In a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Thursday, the Presidency said the report, which cited unnamed sources, was part of a coordinated effort by “desperate politicians” to create political tension, spread misinformation and destabilise the country ahead of the 2027 general elections.
It urged Nigerians to disregard the story in its entirety, warning that purveyors of such narratives are “agents of destabilisation and merchants of disorder.”
The statement also debunked claims that the President intended to submit a constitutional amendment bill tagged “Project True Federation” to the National Assembly by December 15, describing it as entirely fictitious.
It clarified that there was no plan by the President to alter the country’s name or interfere with constitutional provisions governing religious and legal systems in any part of the country.
Reiterating the constitutional process for amendments, the Presidency noted that such changes require extensive legislative scrutiny, including approval by a two-thirds majority of the National Assembly and concurrence of at least 24 State Houses of Assembly.
It stressed that constitutional amendments are neither unilateral nor executive-driven, but a rigorous democratic process involving multiple levels of legislative approval.
According to the statement, President Tinubu remains focused on implementing ongoing economic reforms and delivering tangible benefits to Nigerians rather than engaging in any constitutional restructuring of the nature alleged in the report.
The Presidency also cautioned Nigerians against the spread of fake and divisive information, particularly as the political season approaches ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“President Tinubu has no such plan whatsoever,” the statement read, urging citizens to verify information before sharing.
