Nigeria, July 13 -- Adebayo Balogun, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ibeju-Lekki Federal Constituency and chairman of the House Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says sweeping electoral reforms in the National Assembly are targeted at expanding inclusion, strengthening internal democracy, and enhancing public confidence ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES during the 12 July local government elections in Lagos State, Mr Balogun also shared his views on the voter turnout and performance of local government chairpersons in his constituency.

"The result of today's election is going to show how effective or ineffective the loca...