Presidency Debunks Viral Claim on Nigeria Name Change, Sharia Law Abolition

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‎The Presidency has dismissed as false and misleading a viral report alleging that President Bola Tinubu plans to initiate constitutional amendments to change Nigeria’s name to the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia Law in the northern region.
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‎This was contained in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga,Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy on Thursday 21, of May 2026
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‎According to the statement, President Tinubu has no intention of sending any bill, allegedly code-named “Project True Federation,” to the National Assembly by December 15, as claimed in the viral story.
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‎The Presidency accused unnamed political actors of spreading the false narrative in a bid to sow disaffection, stir political crisis, and destabilize the country as election campaigns approach.
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‎The Presidency further described the report as fake news designed to mislead Nigerians and create unnecessary political tension ahead of the general elections
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‎”It stressed that constitutional amendments in Nigeria are subject to a rigorous legal process and cannot be carried out at the whim of the President or lawmakers. Such amendments, the statement noted, require a two-thirds majority in both chambers of the National Assembly and the approval of at least 24 State Houses of Assembly” he said
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‎Reaffirming the administration’s priorities, the Presidency said President Tinubu remains focused on deepening economic reforms and delivering tangible benefits to Nigerians rather than engaging in politically divisive distractions.
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‎Tinubu further urged Nigerians to disregard the viral report in its entirety and exercise caution against fake and inflammatory stories aimed at creating disorder in the polity.
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