The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed why it declared Bola Tinubu the winner of the 2023 presidential election at 2 am. According to INEC, the decision was based on three key reasons.

1. INEC stated that the early declaration was necessary to prevent any potential violence or unrest that could have arisen from delaying the announcement. The commission noted that the elections were highly contested, and tensions were running high. By declaring the winner promptly, INEC aimed to diffuse any potential tensions and maintain peace.