Nigerien constitutional referendum, 2010
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A constitutional referendum was held in Niger on 31 October 2010, following the 2010 Nigerien coup d'état which ousted Mamadou Tandja.[1] General elections followed on 31 January and 12 March 2011. Approved by 90% of voters, the constitution granted immunity to the coup leaders and stipulated that they had to hand over power by 6 April 2011.[2]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| For | 3,086,473 | 90.19 |
| Against | 335,677 | 9.81 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 74,202 | – |
| Total | 3,496,352 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 6,720,335 | 52.02 |
| Source: African Elections Database | ||
References
- ↑ Niger's National Transitional Council proposes Dec. 26 election People's Daily Online, 24 April 2010
- ↑ Niger backs new constitution towards civilian rule Reuters, 3 November 2010
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