The Presidency has dismissed as false and misleading claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu plans to initiate constitutional amendments for the renaming of Nigeria to “United States of Nigeria.”
It also dismissed viral reports of a plan by the President to abolish Sharia law in the North.
The Presidency described the report as a deliberate attempt by some political actors to create division, trigger instability and inflame tensions ahead of the 2027 general election.
The denials and assurances are contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
According to the statement, President Tinubu has ‘’no plans whatsoever to sponsor any proposed legislation code-named ‘Project True Federation.”
A part of the statement reads: “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, among other claims.
“The story, which cited anonymous sources, is part of the dubious plot by some desperate politicians to create disaffection in our country, stir up a political crisis, and heat the polity ahead of the general elections.”
The Presidency urged Nigerians to disregard the report entirely, describing those behind it as “agents of destabilisation and merchants of disorder.”
It further noted that President Tinubu remained focused on implementing and deepening his administration’s economic reforms and delivering what it described as tangible benefits to Nigerians.
The Presidency advised Nigerians to exercise caution over fake and divisive reports, particularly as political activities and campaigns gather momentum ahead of the general election.
