THE Presidency has dismissed reports alleging that President Bola Tinubu is planning constitutional amendments to rename Nigeria as the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia Law in northern states, describing the claims as entirely false and politically driven.
In a statement released yesterday, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said the viral report was fabricated to create tension and mislead the public ahead of the forthcoming elections.
He accused unnamed political actors of attempting to destabilise the country through misinformation and fear-driven narratives.
According to Onanuga, the publication relied heavily on anonymous sources and was designed to provoke unrest, fuel public dissatisfaction, and heat up the political atmosphere as the 2027 elections draw closer.
He urged Nigerians to ignore the report, describing those behind it as individuals bent on spreading confusion and disorder within the country.
The Presidency also refuted claims that President Tinubu intends to send a proposed constitutional amendment bill, allegedly titled “Project True Federation,” to the National Assembly before the elections.
Onanuga explained that constitutional amendments in Nigeria cannot be carried out unilaterally, noting that the process requires thorough legislative scrutiny and broad national support.
He stated that all amendment must secure approval from at least two-thirds of members in both chambers of the National Assembly, as well as endorsement from no fewer than 24 state Houses of Assembly.
He added that President Tinubu remains committed to strengthening and implementing the economic reforms introduced by his administration, with the goal of improving the lives of Nigerians.
The presidential aide further warned citizens to be cautious of misleading and divisive information circulating online, stressing that fake news and politically motivated propaganda could increase as campaigns for the January 2027 general elections begin.
