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The reason for poor governance and reduced accountability

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By The Editorial Board 22 November 2025, 8:00PM

The prevalence of vote-buying is widely identified as a cause of poor governance, the selection of lower-quality politicians, and the reduced accountability experienced by politicians once elected.

By The Editorial Board 22 November 2025, 8:00PM

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