1981 Burundian constitutional referendum
18 November 1981 (1981-11-18) |
Choice | Votes | % |
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Yes | 1,582,244 | 99.28% |
No | 11,539 | 0.72% |
Valid votes | 1,593,783 | 99.32% |
Invalid or blank votes | 10,939 | 0.68% |
Total votes | 1,604,722 | 100.00% |
Registered voters/turnout | 1,702,623 | 94.25% |
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A constitutional referendum was held in Burundi on 18 November 1981. The new constitution would make the country a presidential republic with a unicameral National Assembly, as well as creating a one-party state with the Union for National Progress (UPRONA) as the sole legal party. It was supported by 99.28% of voters with a 94% turnout.[1]
Results
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 1,582,244 | 99.28 |
Against | 11,539 | 0.72 |
Invalid/blank votes | 10,939 | – |
Total | 1,604,722 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 1,702,623 | 94.25 |
Source: African Elections Database |
References
- ^ Elections in Burundi African Elections Database