1965 Nigerien presidential election explained

Election Name:1965 Nigerien presidential election
Country:Niger
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Next Election:1970 Nigerien presidential election
Next Year:1970
Election Date:30 September 1965
Image1:Hamani Diori 1968b.jpg
Nominee1:Hamani Diori
Party1:Nigerien Progressive Party – African Democratic Rally
Popular Vote1:1,678,912
Percentage1:100%
President
Before Election:Hamani Diori
Before Party:Nigerien Progressive Party – African Democratic Rally
After Election:Hamani Diori
After Party:Nigerien Progressive Party – African Democratic Rally

Presidential elections were held for the first time in Niger on 30 September 1965. The country had been declared a one-party state shortly after independence in 1960, with the Nigerien Progressive Party – African Democratic Rally becoming the sole legal party. Its leader, incumbent president Hamani Diori, was the only candidate, and was re-elected unopposed. Voter turnout was reported to be 98.4%.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://africanelections.tripod.com/ne.html Elections in Niger