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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Tinubu Not Planning to Rename Nigeria or Abolish Sharia Law — Presidency
The Presidency has dismissed as false and misleading reports alleging that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu plans to amend the Constitution to change Nigeria’s name to the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia law in the Northern region.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the viral report as fake news designed to create political tension and destabilise the country ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Presidency said the report, which allegedly relied on anonymous sources, was part of a deliberate attempt by “desperate politicians” to stir disaffection and trigger unnecessary controversy within the polity.
“The story is part of the dubious plot by some desperate politicians to create disaffection in our country, stir up a political crisis, and heat the polity ahead of the general elections,” the statement said.
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According to the Presidency, President Tinubu has no intention of sponsoring any constitutional amendment bill allegedly code-named “Project True Federation” or any proposal seeking to alter the country’s name or abolish Sharia law.
It stressed that constitutional amendment processes in Nigeria are governed by strict legal and legislative procedures requiring broad consensus, including a two-thirds majority in both chambers of the National Assembly and approval by at least 24 State Houses of Assembly.
The Presidency maintained that the President remains focused on implementing economic reforms and delivering tangible benefits to Nigerians rather than engaging in divisive political agendas.
“President Tinubu is focused on the arduous task of entrenching and deepening the economic reforms his administration has embarked upon. He is focused on delivering more tangible dividends to Nigerians,” the statement added.
The Presidency also urged Nigerians to be cautious of fake and divisive reports, warning that misinformation and politically motivated propaganda were likely to increase as political campaigns ahead of the January 2027 general elections gather momentum.
By PRNigeria
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