The Presidency has denied reports alleging that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu plans to rename Nigeria as the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia law in the northern region through constitutional amendments.

The denial was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga.

According to the Presidency, the viral report was false, misleading and deliberately created to stir tension ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Presidency dismisses viral report

The statement insisted that there was no plan by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to introduce any constitutional amendment seeking to change Nigeria’s name or abolish Sharia law.

“The Presidency wishes to inform Nigerians and state clearly that there is no truth to the viral fake story claiming that President Bola Tinubu seeks to carry out constitutional amendments that will change Nigeria’s name to the United States of Nigeria and abolish Sharia Law in the Northern region,” the statement read.

The Presidency described the report as part of a wider attempt by unnamed politicians to create political instability in the country.

“The story, which cited anonymous sources, 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,” it added.

Onanuga denies “Project True Federation” claim

The Presidency also rejected claims that Tinubu intended to send a constitutional amendment bill allegedly code-named “Project True Federation” to the National Assembly.

According to Onanuga, no such proposal exists within the Presidency.

“President Tinubu has no plan whatsoever to send any bill code-named Project True Federation to the National Assembly,” he said.

He stressed that constitutional amendments in Nigeria follow a strict legal process involving both the National Assembly and state legislatures.

Tinubu focused on reforms

The statement further noted that the President remained focused on economic reforms and governance rather than political distractions.

“President Tinubu is focused on the arduous task of entrenching and deepening the economic reforms his administration has embarked upon,” the Presidency stated.

The government also urged Nigerians to avoid spreading unverified and divisive information as political activities continue to intensify ahead of the 2027 elections.