Question

What are the factors that improve free and fair election

Answer 1

Conditions necessary for free and fare election are :-

An independent Electoral Commission One of the conditions that can ensure a free and fair election is the existence of a free and independent Electoral Commission to oversee the conduct of the election. In other words all the stages of the electoral process must left entirely in the hands of the Electoral Commission without any interference from any quarter of the political divide.

 • An independent judiciary Another condition for a free and fair election is the existence of an independent judiciary. This necessary because in every electoral, a dispute may arise at any stage of the electoral process. There must therefore be an independent body that can adjudicate the dispute and come out with a ruling that can satisfy all parties involved.

 • An independent Press To ensure a free and fair election, there must in existence a free and independent press. This is to ensure that the press carry out their mandate as the fourth realm of the estate in an atmosphere devoid of intimidation and arm twisting either from governing party or from opposition parties. freedom of speech and expression by electors, parties, candidates and the media;

• freedom of association; that is, freedom to form organizations such as political parties and NGOs; • freedom of assembly, to hold political rallies and to campaign.

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