The Police have warned Nigerians to stop circulating “fake election results” following the presidential and National Assembly polls held on Saturday.
Since the election many people have posted unit-level results of their various candidates and political parties.
But in a statement on Sunday, Force PRO, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the police have observed the spreading of fake results which may lead to crisis if they don’t tally with what the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) eventually posts.
The statement in full:
DON’T HEAT UP THE POLITY, STOP CIRCULATING FAKE ELECTIONS RESULTS- FPRO
Wait for INEC’s Officials Pronouncements
The Nigeria Police has observed the spreading or circulation of alleged/fake elections results on social media and other news platforms, which is contrary to the policy and guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The Police has perceived this trend as a calculated attempt to heat up the polity and possibly create post elections chaos. We regard this as a disservice, unpatriotic, and a disinformation. The Nigeria Police hereby warns those who are spreading these alleged/fake election results to desist from such mischievous acts and wait patiently for INEC’s official results, which are authentic and tenable.
The NPF urges Nigerians to remain calm, and go about their lawful engagements, while those who are billed to go to the polls today are requested to be orderly and law-abiding as we have re-enforced our security strategies for the smooth conclusion of the 2023 General Elections.
Thank you.
CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS ABUJA
26th February, 2023.
