Causes of electoral malpractices

Causes of Electoral Malpractice

Tribal sentiment – Many tribes want a leader from their ethnic group to rule the nation rather than vote for good and trustworthy leaders

Foreign influence – Other countries want to support those who would favour them when in Government.

Politics as a means of getting rich – Many people who were paupers become rich through politics. They embezzle money and do what they like hence the reason many contestants involve in malpractice just to win the election

Illiteracy and Poverty – Many people are illiterates and they are poor so they are easily manipulated

Quest to continue in power – Some leaders who have tasted power wants to continue to serve and do not want to leave the position of power.

Consequences of Electoral Malpractice

Unpopular people will become leaders

They will use their thuggery and intimidation lifestyle on people

Hooligans who brought them to power would be the people they appoint in charge of things

Tribal and ethnic sentiments would be used in selecting and executing government projects

Money meant for projects will be diverted and embezzled

Those in power will do all to eliminate their opposition

The level of illiteracy and poverty will continue

How to Prevent Electoral Malpractice/Solution to Electoral Malpractice

The following are the ways by which electoral malpractices can be prevented

Arrest and prosecution of people who violate electoral laws.

Swearing exercise should not be done until all petitions are disposed of at election tribunals.

Corrupt law enforcement should be dealt with and if possible sacked from service

Customization of ballot papers in the form of putting the computer information about a registered voter on the ballot paper to prevent multiple voting.

The use of advanced information technology such as computers and forensic machine for detection of fingerprints will reduce the act of multiple registrations.

There should be programmes to educate majority, so as to reduce the level of illiteracy  in the country

A person found guilty in electoral malpractices should be banned from politics for life.

Honest men and women should be appointed into the electoral institution to conduct elections

There should be stringent measures against electoral malpractices

Pressure groups should rise up from all quarters to oppose electoral malpractices

There should be a programme to educate the majority.

Opposition parties should not relent and make sure things are done in the right way

Assessment

How can electoral malpractice be controlled? Discuss two ways

Enumerate three consequences of Electoral malpractice