The Presidency has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating online alleging that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu plans to amend the Constitution to rename Nigeria as the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia Law in the Northern region.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the claims as fake and politically motivated.
According to the Presidency, the viral report, which relied on unnamed sources, is part of an attempt by “desperate politicians” to create tension, trigger political unrest, and destabilise the country ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The story is entirely false and should be ignored by Nigerians,” the statement said, adding that those behind the report are “agents of destabilisation and merchants of disorder.”
The Presidency also denied claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu intends to forward a constitutional amendment bill allegedly code-named “Project True Federation” to the National Assembly before the elections.
It stressed that constitutional amendments in Nigeria involve a rigorous legal process requiring broad legislative support, including a two-thirds majority in both chambers of the National Assembly and approval by at least 24 State Houses of Assembly.
The statement further noted that President Tinubu remains focused on implementing economic reforms and delivering democratic dividends to Nigerians rather than engaging in controversial constitutional changes.
The Presidency urged citizens to be cautious of fake and divisive reports, warning that misinformation is likely to increase as political campaigns ahead of the January 2027 general elections gather momentum.
