Police joins others to warn against fake election results
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has joined other government bodies to warn against spreading false news or unannounced results as polls are closing and collation of results begin in the 2023 general election.
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The Force spokesman, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi issued this warning in a statement on Sunday, in reaction to the alleged spreading of fake Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) results of elections on social media by members of the public.
The police, therefore, urged Nigerians to instead, wait for the official results of the Presidential and National Assembly Elections to be announced by INEC.
According to him, the police consider the spread of news about election results not announced by INEC as a calculated attempt to heat up the polity and possibly create post-elections chaos.
“We have observed the spreading or circulation of alleged/fake election results on social media and other news platforms, which is contrary to the policy and guidelines of INEC.
“We regard this as a disservice, unpatriotic, and 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,” he said.
He urged Nigerians to remain calm, and go about their lawful engagements, while those billed to go on election duty on Sunday should be orderly.
“You should be law-abiding as we have re-enforced our security strategies for the smooth conclusion of the 2023 General Elections,” he said.
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