Tinubu denies plan to abolish Sharia law, rename Nigeria

The Presidency has denied reports alleging that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is planning to abolish Sharia law in Northern Nigeria and rename the country the “United States of Nigeria.”

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the reports circulating online as false, misleading and politically motivated.

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According to the Presidency, there is no proposed constitutional amendment bill known as “Project True Federation” as being claimed in viral reports, adding that President Tinubu has no intention of sponsoring any legislation aimed at changing Nigeria’s name or abolishing Sharia law.

“The Presidency wishes to inform Nigerians and state clearly that there is no truth to the viral fake story claiming that President Bola 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,” the statement said.

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The Presidency further stated that constitutional amendments in Nigeria follow a clearly defined legal process requiring approval by two-thirds of members of the National Assembly and endorsement by at least 24 State Houses of Assembly.

It urged Nigerians to disregard the claims and avoid spreading unverified information capable of causing tension and misunderstanding in the country.

The statement comes amid growing reactions on social media over the alleged constitutional amendment proposal.

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