The Presidency has dismissed as false a report alleging that President Bola Tinubu plans to initiate constitutional amendments that would change Nigeria’s name to the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia law in parts of the country.
In a statement on Thursday, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the claims as fabricated and aimed at causing political tension ahead of the next general election.
Onanuga said the report, which relied on unnamed sources, was part of what he called a deliberate attempt by certain political actors to mislead the public and create disaffection across the country.
He urged Nigerians to disregard the story in its entirety, warning that those behind it were “agents of destabilisation and merchants of disorder” seeking to inflame ethnic and religious sensitivities.
The statement also debunked suggestions that President Tinubu planned to transmit a bill tagged “Project True Federation” to the National Assembly, insisting that no such proposal exists.
According to him, the administration is not focused on constitutional distractions but on consolidating ongoing economic reforms and improving the welfare of citizens.
“President Tinubu is fully committed to deepening the economic reforms of his administration and delivering tangible benefits to Nigerians,” the statement said.
The Presidency further cautioned against the spread of misinformation, noting that the political season often comes with an increase in fake news aimed at dividing the country.
It urged Nigerians to verify information from credible sources and avoid circulating unverified reports capable of undermining national unity.
