The Nigerian Presidency has firmly debunked a viral story circulating on social media that claims President Bola Tinubu is planning major constitutional amendments to rename the country the United States of Nigeria and abolish Sharia Law in the Northern region.
In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the government described the report as entirely false and lacking any basis in truth. The statement emphasized that the story, which cited anonymous sources, is part of a deliberate campaign by desperate politicians to sow division and create political tension in the country.
The Presidency warned Nigerians to ignore the fake news completely, labeling its purveyors as agents of destabilisation and merchants of disorder. It noted that such misinformation is designed to heat the polity and stir up disaffection ahead of the upcoming general elections scheduled for January 2026.
President Tinubu has no intention whatsoever of sending any bill code-named Project True Federation to the National Assembly by December 15, the statement clarified. It stressed that the President remains focused on implementing and deepening ongoing economic reforms aimed at delivering tangible benefits to citizens.
The statement highlighted the rigorous process required for any constitutional amendment under Nigerian law. Such changes demand a two-thirds majority approval in both chambers of the National Assembly, followed by the concurrence of at least 24 State Houses of Assembly, making it a serious and deliberate exercise rather than a hasty decision.
As political campaigns begin to gain momentum, the Presidency urged citizens to be cautious about consuming and sharing divisive fake reports that are expected to increase in the coming months. It called on Nigerians to focus on factual information and support the administration’s efforts to strengthen the economy.
The government reiterated its commitment to unity and stability, assuring citizens that President Tinubu’s priorities lie in governance and economic recovery rather than controversial constitutional overhauls that could destabilize the nation.
