Senator Lere Oyewumi Participates in Electoral Reform Retreat with INEC and Lawmakers
Senator Lere Oyewumi, Deputy Minority Leader of the Senate, actively participated in the two-day Electoral Reform Retreat organized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in collaboration with the Joint Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Electoral Matters. The retreat took place at the Marriott Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos State.
During the retreat, he emphasized the crucial importance of the continuous reform of Nigeria’s electoral legal framework. This engagement, which brought together members of the Commission, lawmakers, electoral stakeholders, and development partners, was designed to address emerging challenges within the electoral system.
Unlike standard committee hearings, retreats like this allow for deeper, more practical engagement. Lawmakers are afforded the opportunity to gain firsthand insights into the complexities of election management. As the retreat progresses, INEC will share its field experiences with legislators to inform and guide necessary amendments to the Constitution and the Electoral Act.
Our collective goal remains clear: to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral processes and ensure a more robust and credible framework ahead of future elections.
