The Presidency has dismissed as false and misleading a viral report claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu plans to initiate constitutional amendments to rename Nigeria as the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia Law in the Northern region.
In a statement, the Presidency described the report, which allegedly cited anonymous sources, as fake news designed to create disaffection, trigger political tension, and destabilise the country ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to the statement, President Tinubu has no intention of sending any bill, allegedly code-named “Project True Federation,” to the National Assembly by December 15 or at any other time before the elections.
The Presidency stressed that constitutional amendments are serious legislative matters that cannot be undertaken arbitrarily by the President or the National Assembly.
It noted that the amendment process requires extensive legislative scrutiny, public debate, a two-thirds majority in both chambers of the National Assembly, and the approval of at least 24 State Houses of Assembly.
It further stated that President Tinubu remains focused on implementing and deepening the economic reforms of his administration, with the aim of delivering tangible benefits to Nigerians.
The statement urged Nigerians to disregard the viral report in its entirety, warning that fake and divisive stories are likely to increase as political activities intensify ahead of the January 2027 general elections.
The Presidency also described those behind the report as “agents of destabilisation and merchants of disorder” seeking to heat up the polity through misinformation.
