Rwandan presidential election, 1978

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Presidential elections were held in Rwanda on 24 December 1978, a week after the country's new constitution was approved in a referendum. The constitution had made the country a one-party state with the National Revolutionary Movement for Development the sole legal party. Its leader, incumbent President Juvénal Habyarimana, who had taken power in a coup in 1973, was the only candidate. The results showed 99% of votes in favour of his candidacy.[1]

Results

Choice Votes %
For 99
Against 1
Total 100
Source: African Elections Database

References

  1. ^ Elections in Rwanda African Elections Database
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