1970 Nigerien parliamentary election explained

Country:Niger
Previous Election:1965
Next Election:1989
Seats For Election:All 50 seats in the National Assembly
Majority Seats:26
Election Date:22 October 1970
Turnout:97.11%
Leader1:Hamani Diori
Party1:Nigerien Progressive Party – African Democratic Rally
Percentage1:100
Last Election1:50
Seats1:50
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

Parliamentary elections were held in Niger on 22 October 1970. The country was a one-party state at the time, with the Nigerien Progressive Party – African Democratic Rally as the sole legal party. It therefore won all 50 seats in the National Assembly.[1] Voter turnout was reported at 97.1%.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://africanelections.tripod.com/ne.html Elections in Niger
  2. [Dieter Nohlen]