1981 Central African constitutional referendum
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A constitutional referendum was held in the Central African Republic on 1 February 1981, following the overthrow of Jean-Bédel Bokassa in 1979. The new constitution would make the country a presidential republic with a unicameral National Assembly, as well as restoring multi-party democracy for the first time since 1962.[1] It was approved by 98.55% of voters with a 92.53% turnout.[2]
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Following the referendum, presidential elections were held on 15 March. However, a military coup occurred on 1 September, before parliamentary elections could take place.
Results
editChoice | Votes | % |
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For | 837,410 | 98.55 |
Against | 12,360 | 1.45 |
Invalid/blank votes | 9,463 | – |
Total | 859,447 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 928,800 | 92.53 |
Source: African Elections Database |
References
edit- ^ Elections in the Central African Republic African Elections Database
- ^ CAR: 1981 Constitutional referendum EISA