Maldivian constitutional referendum, 2007

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A referendum was held in the Maldives on 18 August 2007 to decide on whether the country should have a presidential system or a parliamentary system. President of the Maldives Maumoon Abdul Gayoom supported a presidential system while the opposition (Maldivian Democratic Party) favored a parliamentary system.^[1] This referendum was seen by some as the nation's first democratic ballot in Maldivian history.

Official results showed the presidential system winning over 60% support. Gayoom called the result a "massive endorsement" and confirmed that he would be a candidate in the 2008 presidential election. The opposition alleged that the referendum was rigged.^[1]

[edit] Results

Option	Votes	%
Presidential System	93,042	61.97%
Parliamentary System	57,109	38.03%
Total	150,151	100.00%
Eligible (turnout 77%)	~195,000
People's Daily Online

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