The Department of State Services has warned against persons or groups announcing the results of the Saturday Presidential election before such results are announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
A statement by Marilyn OGAR, Deputy Director Public Relations, said: “Information at the disposal of this Service has revealed that certain mischievous persons or groups have concluded plans to announce election results before INEC concludes its collation exercise.
“This statement therefore is to advice all citizens of Nigeria, election observers and the International community to disregard election results which are not announced by INEC, as INEC remains the only authentic body authorized to do so.
“Once more, we reiterate our call on all eligible voters to come out and exercise their franchise as security is guaranteed. We also want to seize this opportunity to remind voters to remain vigilant and to warn all those who have no business with the electoral process to keep away from Polling Units and Collation Centres.”