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Election and electoral bodies in Nigeria V

ClassNotes Team 3 MIN READUPDATED 5 JUL 2026

Civic Education JSS 3 Second Term

WEEK 10

Election and electoral bodies in Nigeria V

Performance Objectives

Student should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of electoral malpractices

2. Discuss ways to prevent electoral malpractices

Content

1. Meaning of electoral malpractices

2. How to prevent electoral malpractices in Nigeria

 

Meaning of Electoral Malpractice

Electoral Malpractice is an injurious, negligent, or improper practice and an illegal interference aims to increase the number of votes for the favoured candidate, and decrease the vote share of the rest candidates in the process of elections.

This is the interference or manipulation of the electoral process by the electoral commission, political parties and candidates. It include the following: - fake ballot papers, manipulation…