WAEC Civic Education 2023 Theory — Question 15
Question 15 of 17 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Civic Education 2023 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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8(b) Explain five effective measures that could be taken to checkmate desperate politicians from winning elections at all cost.
Model answer
1. Ensuring the absolute independence of the electoral body. 2. Appointing people of impeccable integrity as electoral officials. 3. Providing adequate security before, during and after elections. 4. Ensuring transparency in voting and counting of votes. 5. Voter education/sensitisation of citizens about the dangers of electoral malpractice. (Other acceptable: ensuring free, fair and non-partisan press/reporting; enforcement of electoral laws and guidelines; existence of independent and non-partisan Election Tribunals and Courts for election petitions; adequate funding of the electoral body; prompt announcement of election results.)
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