Nigerien constitutional referendum, 1989

Nigerien constitutional referendum, 1989
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A constitutional referendum was held in Niger on 24 September 1989. The new constitution would make the country a one-party state with the National Movement for a Developing Society as the sole legal party. The government would have a presidential system, as well as the continued involvement of the army, which had ruled the country since a military coup in 1974.

It was approved by 99.3% of voters with a 94.9% turnout.[1] The first elections held according to the new constitution were held on 12 December.

Results

Choice Votes %
For 3,275,737 99.28
Against 23,713 0.72
Invalid/blank votes 7,425 -
Total 3,306,875 100
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p684 ISBN 0198296452