Nigerien constitutional referendum, 1989

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A constitutional referendum was held in Niger on 24 September 1989. The new constitution would make the country a one-party state with the National Movement for a Developing Society as the sole legal party. The government would have a presidential system, as well as the continued involvement of the army, which had ruled the country since a military coup in 1974.

It was approved by 99.3% of voters with a 94.9% turnout.[1] The first elections held according to the new constitution were held on 12 December.

Results

Choice Votes %
For3,275,73799.28
Against23,7130.72
Invalid/blank votes7,425-
Total3,306,875100
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p684 ISBN 0-19-829645-2