By Seun Ibiyemi
The Presidency has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating online that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is planning constitutional amendments to rename Nigeria as the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia Law in the northern region.
In a statement issued on Friday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the State House described the viral report as fake news designed to create tension and political unrest ahead of the 2026 general elections.
According to the Presidency, the report, which allegedly cited anonymous sources, is part of a deliberate attempt by “desperate politicians” to sow division, trigger political instability, and overheat the polity as campaigns draw closer.
“The Presidency wishes to inform Nigerians and state clearly that there is no truth to the viral fake story,” the statement said, urging citizens to disregard the claims entirely.
The statement further clarified that President Tinubu has no intention of forwarding any constitutional amendment bill, allegedly code-named “Project True Federation,” to the National Assembly before the elections.
The Presidency stressed that constitutional amendments in Nigeria follow a rigorous legal process requiring broad legislative support, including a two-thirds majority in both chambers of the National Assembly and approval by at least 24 State Houses of Assembly.
It added that President Tinubu remains focused on implementing economic reforms and delivering democratic dividends to Nigerians rather than engaging in divisive political distractions.
The Presidency also warned Nigerians to be cautious of fake and inflammatory reports expected to increase as political campaigns intensify ahead of the January 2026 general elections
