*THE "CLIFF AND HANGER SITUATION*" By Pst mugombi The story was about an election in Pontypool, Wales,local government primary election in 1872 involving the two candidates. The voting system at the time involved supporters standing behind their preferred candidate, leading to intimidation and bribery.There was a deadlock many times as they repeated and repeated. The deadlock was eventually broken by introducing the secret ballot, which ensured voters' anonymity and reduced external pressures. This reform significantly impacted electoral processes worldwide, promoting fairness and integrity in voting. *Follow the Makoni Radio News channel on WhatsApp* : https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VanVnIXEFeXfwdYlHD43 The secret ballot's success in preventing coercion and ensuring free elections has made it a cornerstone of democratic processes globally.