Nigerien constitutional referendum, 1999

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A constitutional referendum was held in Niger on 18 July 1999. The new constitution would restore multi-party democracy after the military coup earlier in the year had ousted (and resulted in the death of) elected President Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara.

The third constitutional referendum of the 1990s, it was approved by 89.61% of voters with a turnout of only around 31.2%.^[1] Elections for President and the National Assembly were held in October and November.

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	1,161,178	89.61
Against	134,639	10.39
Invalid/blank votes	24,102	-
Total	1,319,919	100

References

1. ^ Elections in Niger African Elections Database