Outline the factors which determine the electoral success of a political party

A political party is an organised group of
people who share-­common political beliefs, values
and interests with the motive of contesting
and winning election so as to control the machinery of government.

The factors that, determine the electoral
success of a political

party are:

•  Party Manifesto: The
  manifesto is a programme of action of what the political
  party will do if it comes to power. If .the manifesto
  is appealing to the people, it can cause the ; people to vote for the party and thereby ensure its. success. 
• The quality of the party flag bearers will go along way to determine the success of the party at the
  polls. A well known flag bearer who has distinguished
  himself in one endeavour of life will readily enjoy
  peoples support. 
• Wide campaign: is another factor that determine
  the. success of a party at the polls.
  A party that campaigns widely with
  winning strategy has a greater chance of victory than party without wide campaign. 
• Tribalism
  and Ethnicism: is another factor that determine the success of a political party in a country like
  Nigeria. People are more prone to vote for candidates from their area of
  origin hence party with flag bearers from a majority tribe have a high chance of winning.
•  The requirements of the electoral law: wilt also v determine the
  electoral success of a ‘political party. Parties must comply with the provisions of the electoral laws and rules.