Burundian constitutional referendum, 1981

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A constitutional referendum was held in Burundi on 18 November 1981. The new constitution would make the country a presidential republic with a unicameral National Assembly, as well as creating a one-party state with the Union for National Progress as the sole legal party. It was supported by 99.28% of voters with a 94% turnout.^[1]

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	1,582,244	99.28
Against	11,539	0.72
Invalid/blank votes	10,939	–
Total	1,604,722	100
Registered voters/turnout	1,702,623	94.25
Source: African Elections Database

References

↑ Elections in Burundi African Elections Database

Elections and referendums in Burundi

Presidential elections	1984 1993 2005 2010 2015

Parliamentary elections	1954 1957 1961 1965 1982 1993 2005 2010 2015

Local elections	1953 1956 2005 2010 2015

Referendums	1981 1991 1992 2005

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