*Asks citizens to wait for INEC’s official pronouncements
By BASHIR ADEFAKA
Nigerians, in the habit of being in a haste after elections thereby posting unofficial results not processed by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) across social media and other news platforms, have been asked to stop circulating such fake election results as doing so is capable of heating up the polity.
This warning was given in a statement issued on Sunday and a copy of which was sent to The DEFENDER by Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
“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,” the Nigeria’s Police High Command warned in the statement of his Spokesman, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra.
