1989 Nigerien constitutional referendum explained

Country:Niger
Yes:3,275,737
No:23,713
Invalid:7,425
Electorate:3,477,874

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.

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.

Notes and References

  1. [Dieter Nohlen]