Source: Election Offences Act, 2016 and applicable election laws


Election offences weaken public confidence and may expose offenders to prosecution.

Conduct highlighted in this civic education update

  • Misuse of public resources to support a candidate or political party.
  • Using government projects to influence voters.
  • Voter bribery.
  • Unlawful campaign expenditure.
  • Undue influence, threats, coercion or intimidation.

ELOG calls on candidates, campaign teams and citizens to safeguard the integrity of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.