President Bola Tinubu
The Presidency has dismissed reports alleging that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is planning constitutional amendments to rename Nigeria as the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia Law in Northern Nigeria.
In a statement issued on Thursday, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga described the claims as false, misleading, and politically motivated.
Onanuga said the viral report, which was based on unnamed sources, was deliberately designed to create tension and mislead Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to him, those behind the publication are attempting to destabilise the country by spreading misinformation capable of causing public anxiety and political unrest.
He urged Nigerians to ignore the report completely, insisting that there is no plan by the administration to alter the country’s name or abolish Sharia Law through any constitutional amendment.
The presidential aide also debunked allegations that President Tinubu intends to send a proposed bill allegedly tagged “Project True Federation” to the National Assembly before the elections.
Onanuga stressed that constitutional amendments in Nigeria cannot be carried out unilaterally by the President or lawmakers, noting that the process is clearly defined by law and involves broad legislative scrutiny and approvals.
He explained that any amendment to the Constitution must secure the support of at least two-thirds of members of both chambers of the National Assembly, as well as endorsement by no fewer than 24 State Houses of Assembly across the country.
According to the Presidency, President Tinubu’s attention remains on implementing the economic reforms introduced by his administration and ensuring that Nigerians benefit from them.
The statement further warned Nigerians against spreading or believing divisive reports capable of overheating the political atmosphere as campaigns ahead of the January 2027 elections begin to gather momentum.
