Nigerien constitutional referendum, 1996

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A constitutional referendum was held in Niger on 12 May 1996. The new constitution would restore multi-party democracy after the military coup earlier in the year had ousted elected President Mahamane Ousmane.

It was approved by 92.34% of voters with a turnout of only around 35%.^[1] The first presidential elections were held on 7-8 July, and saw a victory for coup leader Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara.

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For		92.34
Against		7.66
Total		100

References

1. ^ Elections in Niger African Elections Database