Consequences of Electoral Malpractices

The act of electoral malpractice is an evil in societyThe term society is derived from the Latin word 'socius' meaning friendship or companionship. Society is a community, nation or group of people who share the same traditions, institutions, rules and... More. The consequences are terrible and can affect a nation adversely.

These consequences include;

(1) Wrong Choice of Leaders: Due to electoral malpractice mediocre get elected to power, i.e wrong people void of good character are voted and sworn in as leaders.

(2) Loss of Lives and Properties: In situations where electoral malpractices occur, especially those that lead to violence, many lives and properties are destroyed.