A referendum on the presidency of Ali Soilih was held in the Comoros on 28 October 1977. The result was 57% in favour and 43% against, with a 92% voter turnout.[1] Despite the backing, Soilih was overthrown on 13 May 1978 by forces hired by exiled former leader Ahmed Abdallah, who was restored to power.
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Referendum on the presidency of Ali Soilih | ||||||||||
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Results
edit| Choice | Votes | % | |
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| For | 86,065 | 56.63 | |
| Against | 65,906 | 43.37 | |
| Total | 151,971 | 100.00 | |
| Registered voters/turnout | 164,828 | – | |
| Source: African Elections Database | |||
References
edit- ^ Elections in the Comoros African Elections Database