Every effective political leader must have persuasive communication skills. When addressing constituents or the general public, it is important for the politician to convey clarity, credibility, connection, and a compelling call-to-action in their message. The following section summarizes these key components and how to practically demonstrate them when speaking.
This section reviews the basic eligibility criteria for public office holders, as well as key regulations concerning campaigning, campaign financing, and Election Day.
Prohibited activities: vote-buying, voter intimidation, campaigning within 24 hours of polls, use of hate speech, and campaigning at polling units. INEC enforces these strictly.
Observers and party agents must be accredited and follow INEC’s directives strictly.