Presidency
Denies Claims Tinubu Plans to Rename Nigeria, Abolish Sharia Law
On May
21, 2026, the Nigerian Presidency issued a strong rebuttal to a viral report
alleging that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu intended to sponsor constitutional
amendments to rename Nigeria as the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish
Sharia law in the northern region.
The
statement described the claims as entirely false, fabricated, and deliberately
aimed at provoking political unrest ahead of the upcoming general elections.
The Presidency emphasized that President Tinubu has no plans to introduce any legislation under the so-called “Project True Federation” and will not transmit such a bill to the National Assembly. It clarified that constitutional amendments in Nigeria are governed by strict procedures requiring a two-thirds majority in both chambers of the National Assembly and approval from at least 24 State Houses of Assembly, making arbitrary changes impossible.
Officials
urged Nigerians to disregard the publication, labeling its authors as “agents
of destabilisation and merchants of disorder.” The Presidency further stressed
that President Tinubu remains focused on consolidating economic reforms and
delivering tangible benefits to citizens, rather than engaging in divisive
distractions.
The
statement also warned that misinformation and politically motivated fake news
are likely to intensify as the January 2026 general elections draw closer.
Citizens were cautioned against spreading or consuming such reports, as they
risk undermining national stability.
The Presidency categorically denied the allegations, reaffirmed the constitutional safeguards against arbitrary amendments, and reiterated President Tinubu’s commitment to economic reform and national unity.
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