1968 Maldivian presidential election explained

Election Name:1968 Maldivian presidential election
Country:Maldives
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Election Date:27 September 1968
Previous Election:1952 Maldivian presidential election
Previous Year:1952
Next Election:1973 Maldivian presidential election
Next Year:1973
Image1:Ibrahim Nasir.png
Candidate1:Ibrahim Nasir
Party1:Rayyithunge Muthagaddim Party
Percentage1:97.16%
President
Before Election:Mohamed Amin Didi
Before Party:Rayyithunge Muthagaddim Party
After Election:Ibrahim Nasir
After Party:Rayyithunge Muthagaddim Party

Presidential elections were held in the Maldives on 27 September 1968.[1] The election took the form of a referendum on the candidacy of Ibrahim Nasir, who was supported by 97% of voters.[1] The country was declared a republic on 11 November.[1]

Background

A referendum in March had resulted in a large majority (81%) voting in favour of replacing the sultanate with a republic.[2] On 9 September the Majlis held a vote on the presidential candidates, with Nasir receiving 35 votes and Musa Fathi one vote.[1]

In accordance with the constitution, a referendum was subsequently held on Nasir's candidacy.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=mv021968 Maldives, 27 September 1968: Ibrahim Nasir as President
  2. http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=mv011968 Maldives, 15 March 1968: State reform