The Presidency has dismissed as false and misleading a viral report alleging that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu plans to initiate constitutional amendments aimed at changing Nigeria’s name to the “United States of Nigeria” and abolishing Sharia Law in the Northern region.
In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the report as fake news designed to create tension, provoke political unrest, and destabilise the country ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to the statement, the report relied on anonymous sources and falsely claimed that the President intended to send a constitutional amendment bill, allegedly code-named “Project True Federation,” to the National Assembly before the elections.
The Presidency categorically denied the existence of any such plan, stressing that constitutional amendments in Nigeria follow a rigorous legal process that cannot be undertaken unilaterally by the President or the National Assembly.
It noted that any constitutional amendment requires a two-thirds majority in both chambers of the National Assembly, as well as approval by at least 24 State Houses of Assembly.
The statement further urged Nigerians to disregard the viral publication entirely, describing those behind it as “agents of destabilisation and merchants of disorder.”
The Presidency emphasised that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains focused on implementing economic reforms and delivering tangible benefits to Nigerians rather than engaging in divisive political agendas.
It also warned citizens to be cautious of fake and inflammatory reports expected to increase as political campaigns begin ahead of the January 2027 general elections.