The Presidency has formally debunked widespread reports suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is planning constitutional amendments to rename the country the “United States of Nigeria” and eliminate Sharia law in the northern region.
Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, released a statement labeling the rumors as “false and misleading.”
The Federal Government clarified that President Tinubu has “no plans whatsoever” to back any bill connected to these claims, which have been circulating on social media under the moniker “Project True Federation.”
“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,” Onanuga stated.
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The administration pointed the finger at anonymous political figures, accusing them of intentionally propagating falsehoods to brew unrest as the 2027 general elections approach.
“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,” Onanuga added.
Characterizing the originators of the rumor as “agents of destabilisation and merchants of disorder,” the Presidency implored citizens to completely ignore the viral reports.
The statement concluded by emphasizing that the Tinubu administration is strictly dedicated to its ongoing economic reforms and primary governance objectives, rather than pursuing alterations to the nation’s name or its religious judicial frameworks.
Furthermore, the public was urged to remain vigilant against unverified online news as political maneuvering picks up pace ahead of the upcoming election cycle.
