President Bola Tinubu . Photo: X/@DOlusegun
The Presidency has dismissed as false and misleading reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu plans to change Nigeria’s name to the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia law in the northern region through constitutional amendments.
In a statement issued on Thursday, presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, described the viral report as fake news designed to create tension and destabilise the country ahead of the general elections.
“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, among other claims,” the statement said.
According to Onanuga, the report was fabricated by “desperate politicians” seeking to stir political crisis and disaffection across the country.
