The Presidency has dismissed as false reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu plans to rename Nigeria the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia Law in the North.
Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, described the report as fake, misleading, and politically motivated.
He said the claims were designed to create tension and destabilise the country ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Onanuga said the viral report relied on anonymous sources and lacked credibility.
According to him, there is no plan by President Tinubu to sponsor constitutional amendments aimed at changing Nigeria’s name or removing Sharia Law.
He urged Nigerians to completely ignore the publication.
“The story is false and part of a deliberate attempt to create political unrest and public disaffection,” Onanuga stated.
The Presidency also denied reports that Tinubu intends to send a bill known as “Project True Federation” to the National Assembly before the elections.
The report had alleged that the proposed bill would contain controversial constitutional amendments.
However, Onanuga said no such proposal exists.
He stressed that constitutional amendments in Nigeria cannot be carried out secretly or unilaterally by the President.
According to the presidential aide, constitutional changes require a lengthy legal and legislative process.
He explained that amendments must pass through detailed scrutiny and debate in the National Assembly.
In addition, at least two-thirds of lawmakers in both chambers must approve any amendment.
The process also requires endorsement by no fewer than 24 State Houses of Assembly across the country.
Onanuga noted that such procedures make it impossible for any administration to secretly alter major constitutional provisions.
The Presidency said President Tinubu remains focused on implementing economic reforms and improving national development.
According to Onanuga, the administration’s priority is to consolidate policies aimed at stabilising the economy and delivering benefits to Nigerians.
He added that the government is concentrating on governance rather than divisive political distractions.
The Presidency warned Nigerians to be cautious of misinformation as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 elections.
Onanuga said fake news and divisive narratives could increase during the campaign period.
He therefore urged citizens to verify information before sharing it on social media and other platforms.
The Presidency also described those spreading such reports as agents of destabilisation attempting to overheat the political environment.
The statement comes amid growing political discussions and speculation ahead of the next general elections.
Observers say misinformation and politically charged narratives have become more common as parties and interest groups position themselves for 2027.
Analysts have repeatedly called for responsible political communication to avoid ethnic, religious, or regional tension.
