1999 Nigerien constitutional referendum
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A constitutional referendum was held in Niger on 18 July 1999. The new constitution would restore multi-party democracy after the military coup earlier in the year had ousted (and resulted in the death of) elected President Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara.
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The third constitutional referendum of the 1990s, it was approved by 90% of voters with a turnout of only around 31%.[1] General elections for the presidency and National Assembly were held in October and November.
Results
editChoice | Votes | % | |
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For | 1,159,632 | 89.57 | |
Against | 134,976 | 10.43 | |
Total | 1,294,608 | 100.00 | |
Valid votes | 1,294,608 | 98.18 | |
Invalid/blank votes | 23,955 | 1.82 | |
Total votes | 1,318,563 | 100.00 | |
Registered voters/turnout | 4,231,296 | 31.16 | |
Source: Direct Democracy |
References
edit- ^ Elections in Niger African Elections Database