BACCIMA President reacts to Tinubu's alleged plan to abolish Shari’ah criminal law and rename Nigeria
By Sule Aliyu Bauchi
The President Bauchi Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BACCIMA), Hon. Aminu Muhammad Danmaliki, has cautioned Nigerians against falling for an unverified online report claiming that President Bola Ahmad Tinubu is planning to rename the country the United States of Nigeria, and abolish Sharia criminal law, and restructure the federation without national consensus.
Hon. Aminu who is the Danmalikin Bauchi disclosed this in a statement he personally signed when he reacted to the Viral Report circulating in the social media on federal government desire to rename Nigeria and also abolish the Sharia Law in Nigeria.
Danmaliki a one time member of the House of Representatives from Bauchi State has reacted to a viral report alleging that President Bola Ahmad Tinubu is planning far-reaching constitutional changes, including the renaming of Nigeria, abolition of Sharia criminal law, and restructuring of the country.
In a press statement he personally signed and distributed to reporters in Bauchi, titled “My position on the Viral “Project true federation”report” like many concerned Nigerians, particularly in Northern Nigeria, I was initially disturbed by the viral report alleging that President Bola Ahmad Tinubu intends to rename Nigeria as the “United States of Nigeria,” abolish Sharia criminal law, and fundamentally alter the constitutional structure of the federation”.
The former law maker who is the President Bauchi State Chamber of commerce Industry mines and agriculture BACCIMA said the report had triggered widespread reactions across the country but stressed that Nigerians must separate facts from emotions in order to avoid unnecessary tension.
He said that while public concern over such sensitive issues was understandable, there was no credible evidence to support the claims, adding that the Presidency had reportedly denied the existence of such a proposal.
“However, it is important that we separate facts from emotions. The Presidency has reportedly denied the existence of such a proposal, and until credible evidence is presented, Nigerians should avoid conclusions that may unnecessarily heighten regional, religious, or political tensions,”
Danmaliki said issues relating to Sharia law, federalism, religious freedom, resource control, and the structure of Nigeria remain highly sensitive and must be handled with caution and responsibility.
He said, any constitutional reform affecting such areas must be preceded by broad consultations, national dialogue, and consensus-building among all stakeholders.
He warned that no reform process can succeed if it is perceived as targeting the identity, beliefs, or interests of any section of the country. “At the same time, I believe that the constitutional rights and legitimate interests of all regions and faith communities must be respected and protected,” he added.
The former lawmaker urged Nigerians to remain calm, verify information before sharing it, and engage in constructive dialogue rather than inflammatory rhetoric.
He said that Nigeria’s diversity should remain a source of strength, not division, calling on citizens to promote unity and responsible communication in public discourse.
