President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed reports alleging that his administration plans to change Nigeria’s name to the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Shari’a law in the northern region of the country.
The Presidency, in a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, described the viral report as false and misleading.
According to the statement, the report was fabricated by “desperate politicians” seeking to create tension, stir political crisis, and destabilise the country ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“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.
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The Presidency also denied claims that Tinubu intended to forward a constitutional amendment bill allegedly code-named “Project True Federation” to the National Assembly before the elections.
Onanuga stressed that constitutional amendments in Nigeria require extensive legislative procedures, including a two-thirds majority in both chambers of the National Assembly and approval by at least 24 State Houses of Assembly.
He urged Nigerians to disregard the report entirely, describing those behind it as “agents of destabilisation and merchants of disorder.”
The statement added that President Tinubu remains focused on economic reforms and delivering democratic dividends to Nigerians rather than engaging in divisive political agendas.
The Presidency further warned citizens to be cautious of fake and inflammatory reports as political campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections begin to intensify.