It shall be unlawful for any candidate for office or for any officer or employee of the City, directly or indirectly, to give or promise to give, to any person or persons, any office or position, employment, or anything of value, for the purpose of influencing or obtaining support, political or otherwise, aid or influence of any persons or person; the doing of any of which things shall be ground for removal from office of such officer, employee or candidate if elected.