• It could lead to political instability, violence, loss of lifes and properties, thus into a sivere war that was the case with Ivory Coast in 2012:
• The international image of a country is tarnished
• These could lead to the choice of incompetence leaders
• This could lead to absolute dictatorship since citizens vote donot longer matter.
• It could lead to the re-run of election which only adds to the expensive incurred by the state
• When elector know that their vote do not count. They developed voters empathy.
• It encourages corruption and embezzlement since campaignies are very expensive
• Some presidents frustrate opposition region and favour those that voted for them.

Measures taken by the government to solve electoral malpractices

• Production of biometric voter card to prevent double voting.
• Creation for more polling stations to allow some easy voting
• Security offices visite polling stations to prevent disorder
• The setting of clear rules and regulations on registration on campaigns and voting.
• Financial assistance do participating political parties