Presidency denies report on alleged plan to rename Nigeria, abolish Sharia law

 

The Presidency has dismissed reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu is planning constitutional amendments to change Nigeria’s name to the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia law in Northern Nigeria.

Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, described the report as false and misleading in a statement issued on Thursday.

According to him, the report, which allegedly cited anonymous sources, was part of attempts by some political actors to create division and tension ahead of the general elections.

“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,” Onanuga said.

“Nigerians should ignore the viral story in its entirety because the purveyors of the fake news are agents of destabilisation and merchants of disorder.”

The Presidency also denied claims that Tinubu was preparing to send a constitutional amendment bill, allegedly codenamed Project True Federation, to the National Assembly.

Onanuga said the President had no such plan.

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

He added that the President remained focused on economic reforms and governance priorities.

“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 urged Nigerians to verify information before sharing it, warning that false and divisive reports could increase as political campaigns intensify ahead of the elections.