Comorian constitutional referendum, 1989

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A constitutional referendum was held in the Comoros on 5 November 1989. The proposed amendments to the constitution would allow incumbent President Ahmed Abdallah to run for a third term, as well as creating the post of Prime Minister. The changes were approved by 92.5% of voters.[1]

On 26 November Abdallah was killed during a coup led by Said Mohamed Djohar.

Results

Choice Votes %
For 240,281 92.5
Against 19,500 7.5
Total 259,781 100
Source: African Elections Database

References

  1. ^ Elections in the Comoros African Elections Database