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The Presidency has dismissed as “fake, divisive and dangerous” a viral report alleging 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 released on Thursday, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the report as a fabrication designed to create tension and political instability ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to the Presidency, there is no proposed bill code-named “Project True Federation” and no intention by President Tinubu to alter Nigeria’s name, religious structure or constitutional identity.
The statement said the false report, which relied on anonymous sources, was orchestrated by “desperate politicians” seeking to stir disaffection and overheat the political atmosphere in the country.
“The story is part of a dubious plot to create disaffection in our country, stir up political crisis and heat the polity ahead of the general elections,” the statement read.
The Presidency urged Nigerians to disregard the publication entirely, warning that fake and divisive stories would likely increase as political campaigns gather momentum.
Onanuga stressed that constitutional amendment is a serious legal process that cannot be carried out arbitrarily by the President or lawmakers without broad national consensus.
He explained that any amendment to the Nigerian Constitution requires the approval of two-thirds of members of both chambers of the National Assembly, as well as endorsement by at least 24 State Houses of Assembly.
The Presidency maintained that President Tinubu’s primary focus remains on economic reforms and governance aimed at improving the welfare of Nigerians.
“President Tinubu is focused on the arduous task of entrenching and deepening economic reforms and delivering more tangible dividends to Nigerians,” the statement added.
The clarification comes amid increasing concerns over misinformation and politically charged narratives circulating across social media platforms ahead of the 2027 elections.
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