2018 Comorian constitutional referendum explained

Do you approve of the draft revision of the Constitution of December 23, 2001, revised in 2009 and 2013?
Country:Comoros
Date:30 July 2018
Yes:155734
No:12925
Total:188750
Electorate:301006

A constitutional referendum was held in the Comoros on 30 July 2018. The constitutional amendments proposed would, among other changes, remove the presidential term limits and requirement for the presidency to rotate between the three main islands. Following the approval of the amendments by 92% of voters, President Azali Assoumani will be allowed to run for another five-year term in a vote moved forward to 2019 instead of 2021.[1]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-comoros-referendum/comoros-to-hold-referendum-on-presidential-term-limits-on-july-30-idUSKBN1I11FQ Comoros to hold referendum on presidential term limits on July 30