The Presidency has dismissed as false a viral report alleging that President Bola Tinubu plans to push constitutional amendments to rename Nigeria and abolish Sharia Law in the North. In a statement on Tuesday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the claim was “false in its entirety” and that the President has no such plan.
Onanuga described the story, which cited anonymous sources, as a deliberate attempt by “desperate politicians” to stir disaffection and heat the polity ahead of the January 2026 general elections. He urged Nigerians to disregard the report in full, calling its purveyors “agents of destabilisation and merchants of disorder.” The statement specifically denied any plan to send a bill code-named _Project True Federation_ to the National Assembly by December 15.
The Presidency stressed that constitutional changes in Nigeria are not subject to the whim of the President or the National Assembly. It noted that amendments require legislative scrutiny, a two-thirds majority in both chambers, and the concurrence of at least 24 state Houses of Assembly. “It is a serious business that requires legislative scrutiny, oversight and serious debate,” the statement said.
Onanuga said President Tinubu remains focused on advancing economic reforms and delivering tangible benefits to Nigerians, rather than engaging in distractions. He warned that fake and divisive reports would likely increase as political campaigns begin ahead of the polls.
The Presidency advised citizens to be wary of consuming unverified information designed to create tension, urging the public to rely on official channels for accurate updates on government policy.
