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A constitutional referendum was held in the Central African Republic on 1 February 1981, following the overthrow of Jean-Bédel Bokassa in 1979. The new constitution would make the country a presidential republic with a unicameral National Assembly, as well as restoring multi-party democracy for the first time since 1962.[1] It was approved by 98.55% of voters with a 92.53% turnout.[2]
Following the referendum, presidential elections were held in March. However, a military coup occurred before parliamentary elections could take place.
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 837,410 | 98.55 |
| Against | 12,360 | 1.45 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 9,463 | - |
| Total | 859,447 | 100 |
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