At a time when the fate of the country’s future will be decided come polling period, there is no better time to highlight the issue of ‘vote buying’.

All too often a leader is chosen that is clearly not right for the job.

As voters, we are blinded by the quick cash deposits that we fail to foresee the real value of decisions made in haste.

This does not apply to all voters, but for those faced with a situation where your vote has a price, do not sacrifice your future.

Talking about Vote Buying?

Vote buying is essentially any reward (cash or kind) that is given to a person that influences the way in which they vote.

In addition to vote buying, we should also consider people who sell their votes.

Vote selling involves people who vote in a particular way, or for a particular person for some kind of reward (cash or kind).

Why Should We Stop Vote Buying?

Vote buying and/or vote selling are corrupt election practices that should be stopped.

Vote buying and selling threatens the conduct of a fair election.

But what’s worse, is that it only serves a very small spectrum of people whilst the majority suffer because the wrong people are put in positions of power and fail to serve those they are there to serve.

If you find yourself faced with a situation where your vote is considered a commodity, think about the consequences of your actions.

Be aware that vote buying is illegal and does not promote a fair election.

Ultimately, you and are the one that suffers, if a person has to pay for your vote – that candidate is only serving their own interests.
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