Election as a political process is significant because it

This should be observed when noting some of the reasons for conducting elections which are as follows:

1. Elections act as a forum for political parties to give political education to the citizens.

2. Elections help to check the excesses of government and to ensure accountability.

3. Elections act as a basis for testing the popularity of the government in power.

4. Elections are conducted to fulfill the provisions of the constitution

5. Elections ensure smooth change of government

6. Elections confer legitimacy on the government and the leader.