The Nigerian Presidency has dismissed reports claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is planning constitutional amendments to rename Nigeria the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia law in the North.
In a statement released on Thursday, the Presidency described the viral report as false, misleading, and politically motivated ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The statement, signed by Bayo Onanuga, said the story was fabricated by unnamed individuals seeking to create tension and political instability in the country.
According to the Presidency, President Tinubu has no plan to introduce any constitutional amendment bill allegedly code-named “Project True Federation” to the National Assembly.
“The Presidency wishes to inform Nigerians and state clearly that there is no truth to the viral fake story claiming that President Bola Tinubu seeks to carry out constitutional amendments that will change Nigeria’s name to the United States of Nigeria and abolish Sharia Law in the Northern region,” the statement read.
The Presidency further explained that constitutional amendments in Nigeria require a rigorous legal and legislative process, including approval by two-thirds of both chambers of the National Assembly and endorsement by at least 24 State Houses of Assembly.
It stressed that such changes cannot be carried out based on the wishes of a President alone.
Onanuga also accused those behind the report of attempting to destabilize the country politically as preparations for the 2027 elections intensify.
“Nigerians should ignore the viral story in its entirety because the purveyors of the fake news are agents of destabilisation and merchants of disorder,” he stated.
The Presidency maintained that President Tinubu remains focused on economic reforms and governance rather than constitutional controversies.
The denial comes amid rising political tension and increasing political activity ahead of the 2027 election season, with party primaries already beginning across different parts of the country.
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