The Police have warned Nigerians to desist from posting and circulating alleged and fake results on social media so as to avoid overheating the polity and causing undue chaos.

This warning was made in a statement released by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters Abuja

The statement read: “The Nigeria Police has 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 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 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.”

BRANDPOWER reports that the INEC IReV portal which was meant to capture results live from each polling unit directly from the BVAS after voting had been counted, collated and announced did not function as promised by INEC. This has given rise to a rash of reports being posted on social media by voters and agents of the contending parties.