1992 Seychellois constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Seychelles on 15 November 1992. Although the proposed new constitution received the support of 54.6% of voters, it failed to pass the 60% threshold required for adoption. Subsequently, a second constitutional commission was created and a second draft put to a referendum the following year.

1992 Seychellois constitutional referendum

15 November 1992
Do you approve the draft Constitution?
Outcome	Proposal failed as 60% threshold not reached
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 21,965 54.61% No 18,255 45.39% Valid votes 40,220 98.33% Invalid or blank votes 684 1.67% Total votes 40,904 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 49,975 81.85%

Background

A constitution was drafted by a commission elected earlier in 1992. It provided for a presidential system, with presidents limited to three terms of five years. Half of the National Assembly would be elected proportionally based on the results of presidential elections, whilst amendments to the constitution would require a referendum, with changes to some articles requiring a three-fifths majority to be approved.

Results

Voters were asked the question "Do you approve the draft Constitution?"

Choice	Votes	%
For	21,965	54.61
Against	18,255	45.39
Invalid/blank votes	684	–
Total	40,904	100
Registered voters/turnout	49,975	81.85
Source: Direct Democracy