THE EFFECT OF VOTE BUYING ON GOOD GOVERNANCE DURING 2023 GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION IN GOMBE STATE
Abstract
olitical parties. Reports from civil society organizations and electoral observers highlighted the
widespread use of financial inducements to influence voters. For instance, anecdotal evidence
suggested that some political actors distributed cash and consumables to voters in exchange for
their support. This phenomenon raised concerns about the integrity of the electoral process and its
implications for governance in the state.
Vote buying compromises good governance by promoting the election of leaders who may lack
the competence or commitment to serve the public i
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