The Presidency has refuted reports alleging that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is planning to change the country’s name from Nigeria to the “United States of Nigeria” or abolish Sharia law in the northern region.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency described the reports as false and misleading, saying they originated from unnamed sources with the intent to cause political tension.
The statement noted that the alleged claims of a proposed constitutional amendment and a so-called “Project True Federation” were fabricated and should be disregarded by the public.
According to the Presidency, attempts to amend Nigeria’s constitution cannot be carried out unilaterally, stressing that such a process requires approval by a two-thirds majority of the National Assembly as well as the concurrence of at least 24 State Houses of Assembly.
It further explained that President Tinubu is not considering any proposal to alter the country’s name or legal structure, and is instead focused on ongoing economic reforms and governance priorities aimed at improving citizens’ welfare.
The government also cautioned Nigerians against spreading or believing divisive misinformation, especially as the political season approaches, warning that such narratives are designed to inflame tensions ahead of future elections.
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