The Nigerian Presidency has swiftly refuted claims circulating in certain quarters that President Bola Tinubu is plotting a constitutional amendment to rename the country as the United States of Nigeria. In a statement released on Thursday, the administration labeled the reports as baseless and fabricated, urging the public to disregard them entirely.
Bayo Onanuga, a media aide to President Tinubu, categorically denied the allegations, which also suggested a move to abolish Sharia Law in the northern region. Onanuga described the story, which relied on unnamed sources, as a deliberate attempt by certain political actors to sow discord and destabilize the nation ahead of upcoming elections.
He emphasized that the president has no intention of submitting any bill titled “Project True Federation” to the National Assembly, contrary to the false claims. Instead, Tinubu remains fully committed to advancing the economic reforms already initiated by his administration and delivering tangible benefits to Nigerians.
Onanuga cautioned citizens to be vigilant against consuming fake news, especially as political campaigns intensify leading up to the general elections scheduled for January 2026. He reiterated that the presidency is focused on governance and not on divisive agenda.