Misinformation: Tinubu clarifies no plan to alter Nigeria’s name, abolish Shariah law in the North

*The Nigerian Presidency described the misleading viral story with ‘anonymous sources’ as part of the dubious plot by some desperate politicians to create disaffection, stir up political crises, and heat up the polity ahead of the 2027 General Elections

Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect

The Nigerian Presidency has urged Nigerians to dismiss the viral fake story claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu seeks to carry out constitutional amendments that will change Nigeria’s name to the United States of Nigeria and abolish Sharia Law in the Northern region, among other claims.

The Federal Government clearly stated that there is no truth in the misleading report.

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The Presidency also described the viral story, which “cited anonymous sources”, as part of the dubious plot by some desperate politicians to create disaffection in Nigeria, stir up a political crisis, and heat the polity ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement Thursday, May 22, 2026, noted the Federal Government urged Nigerians to ignore the viral story in its entirety.

It further emphasised that the purveyors of the fake news are “agents of destabilisation and merchants of disorder” in the West African country.

The statement noted: “President Tinubu has no plan whatsoever to send any bill code-named Project True Federation to the National Assembly by December 15, a few weeks before the General Elections.”

The government as well explained that under the Nigerian laws, constitutional changes and amendments are serious business that require legislative scrutiny, oversight, and serious debate.

The process of amending the constitution is not at the President’s or the National Assembly’s whim, stated the Presidency.

According to the administration, it is a task that requires a 2/3 majority in both chambers of the National Assembly (NASS), in Abuja, FCT, and the concurrence of 24 State Houses of Assembly.

Onanuga said: “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 also urged Nigerians to be wary of consuming fake and divisive reports, which will proliferate as the country begins political campaigns, an important prelude to the General Elections January next year.

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