Design of a Secured and Trusted E-Voting System Using Blockchain Technology

The state of election in Nigeria is worrisome. Electoral malpractices have been a major challenge to the Nigerian government in recent times. Government has made frantic efforts to tackle these electoral challenges but the recent event in year 2023 presidential election is worrisome suggests that the solution is not near. Recently, the percentage of eligible voters who vote on election days is declining. Voters turnout went up from 52.3% in 1999 - the first general election since 1993 - to 69% in 2003. But, it has been on the decline nearly ever since − 57.5% in 2007, 53.7% in 2011, 43.7% in 2015 and 34.8% in 2019. In 2023, it is 28.63%. With the way things are going, if urgent action is not taken, this could signal the end of democracy in Nigeria. This research presents the design and implementation of a trusted and secured e-voting based on blockchain technology that will increase voters confidence and trust. The system utilizes Next.js for the frontend and Solidity on the Polygon blockchain for the backend, ensuring transparency, tamper-resistance, and heightened security. This innovative approach addresses trust and reliability concerns in traditional voting systems, offering a modernized and trustworthy electoral process.