1989 Nigerien constitutional referendum
Constitutional referendum held in Niger
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A constitutional referendum was held in Niger on 24 September 1989. The new constitution would make the country a one-party state with the National Movement for the Society of Development as the sole legal party. The government would have a presidential system, as well as the continued involvement of the Armed Forces, which had ruled the country since the military coup in 1974.
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24 September 1989
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It was approved by 99.3% of voters with a 94.9% turnout.[1] The first elections under the new constitution were held later in the year on 12 December.
Results
| Choice | Votes | % | |
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| For | 3,275,737 | 99.28 | |
| Against | 23,713 | 0.72 | |
| Total | 3,299,450 | 100.00 | |
| Valid votes | 3,299,450 | 99.78 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | 7,425 | 0.22 | |
| Total votes | 3,306,875 | 100.00 | |
| Registered voters/turnout | 3,477,874 | 95.08 | |
| Source: Nohlen et al. | |||
