Presidency Dismisses ‘United States Of Nigeria’ Report As Fake

Presidency says viral claims about sweeping constitutional reforms were fabricated to inflame political tensions ahead of the 2027 elections.

Presidency Debunks Viral Constitutional Reform Claims

THE Presidency has dismissed widespread reports alleging that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu plans to rename Nigeria the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia law in parts of the country, describing the claims as false, divisive and politically motivated.

In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Federal Government said there was no truth in the viral report circulating on social media and some online platforms.

The Presidency specifically denied claims that the administration was preparing a constitutional amendment package allegedly code-named “Project True Federation.”

According to the statement, the report relied on anonymous sources and was designed to create political tension and deepen divisions within the country ahead of the 2027 general elections.

‘No Such Bill Exists’ — Presidency

The Presidency stated that President Tinubu had no intention of transmitting any bill to the National Assembly seeking to rename Nigeria or abolish Sharia law.

Onanuga stressed that constitutional amendments in Nigeria follow rigorous legislative procedures and cannot be executed through secret presidential directives.

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

The Presidency further explained that constitutional amendment processes require broad political consensus, including approval by two-thirds of both chambers of the National Assembly and endorsement by at least 24 state Houses of Assembly.

Officials argued that the viral claims ignored the constitutional realities governing legislative reforms in Nigeria.

Concerns Over Political Misinformation

The Federal Government warned Nigerians against the spread and consumption of unverified political information, particularly as political activities ahead of the 2027 elections begin to intensify.

According to the Presidency, false and inflammatory reports have the potential to heighten ethnic, religious and regional tensions within an already politically sensitive environment.

Analysts say the rapid spread of the story highlights the growing influence of social media narratives in shaping public opinion and political discourse.

The earlier viral rendition had generated widespread debate online, especially over claims relating to restructuring, devolution of powers and the future of Sharia law in northern Nigeria.

Restructuring Debate Still Resonates

Although the Presidency denied the existence of the alleged constitutional package, the controversy has once again revived conversations about restructuring and true federalism in Nigeria.

For decades, political stakeholders across different regions have advocated constitutional reforms aimed at devolving more powers to states.

Issues such as state policing, resource control, fiscal federalism and constitutional restructuring have remained central to Nigeria’s political debates since the return to democratic rule in 1999.

However, observers note that discussions around restructuring often become politically sensitive when linked to religion, regional identity and constitutional balance.

Tinubu Administration Focused On Economic Reforms

The Presidency insisted that the administration’s immediate focus remains economic recovery, fiscal reforms and governance priorities rather than constitutional controversies.

Onanuga said President Tinubu was concentrating on implementing policies aimed at stabilising the economy and improving living conditions for Nigerians.

The statement urged citizens to remain cautious of politically motivated misinformation capable of destabilising the country.

Political analysts say the development underscores the increasingly heated atmosphere expected ahead of the 2027 elections, where misinformation and propaganda may become major challenges in the political space.