Guinea-Bissau legislative election, 1989

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Indirect parliamentary elections were held in Guinea-Bissau on 15 June 1989. At the time, the country was a one-party state with the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde as the sole legal party. Voters elected 473 regional councillors, who in turn elected the 150 members of the National People's Assembly. Voter turnout was 53.2%,[1] and around 60% of the Assembly members were elected for the first time.[2] The Assembly re-elected João Bernardo Vieira to the post of President on 19 June.[3]

Results

Party Votes % Seats
African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde 214,201 95.8 150
Against 9,390 4.2 -
Total 223,592 100 150
Source: Nohlen et al

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p467 ISBN 0198296452
  2. ^ Guinea-Bissau: Parliamentary Chamber: Assembleia nacional popular: Elections held in 1989 Inter-Parliamentary Union
  3. ^ Elections in Guinea-Bissau African Elections Database
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