The Presidency of Nigeria has dismissed as false and politically motivated reports alleging that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu plans to amend the Constitution 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 viral report as fake, misleading and designed to create tension ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to the Presidency, the report relied on anonymous sources and formed part of deliberate attempts by political actors to stir unrest, generate public disaffection and overheat the political atmosphere in the country.
Onanuga urged Nigerians to disregard the claims entirely, warning that those behind the publication were seeking to destabilise the nation through misinformation and divisive narratives.
The presidential aide also refuted claims that President Tinubu intended to forward a constitutional amendment bill allegedly tagged “Project True Federation” to the National Assembly before the elections.
He explained that constitutional amendments in Nigeria cannot be carried out unilaterally by the President or the National Assembly, stressing that the process is guided by strict constitutional procedures requiring broad legislative approval.
According to him, any amendment to the Constitution must secure the support of at least two-thirds of members of both chambers of the National Assembly, in addition to approval by no fewer than 24 State Houses of Assembly across the federation.
The Presidency maintained that President Tinubu remains focused on implementing economic reforms and governance policies aimed at improving the welfare of Nigerians and stabilising the economy.
Onanuga further cautioned citizens against spreading unverified reports, noting that misinformation and politically charged fake news were likely to intensify as campaigns for the January 2027 elections draw closer.
The clarification comes amid heightened political activities and increasing public debate over governance, restructuring and constitutional reforms ahead of the next general elections.
