Upper Voltan constitutional referendum, 1970

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A constitutional referendum was held in the Republic of Upper Volta on 14 June 1970. It followed a military coup in 1966, and would restore multi-party democracy. However, the new constitution made the country a presidential republic, with the President able to dissolve the National Assembly and rule by decree. It also allowed coup leader Sangoulé Lamizana to remain President for a further four years.[1] It was approved by 98.56% of voters with a 77.3% turnout.

Results

Choice Votes %
For1,757,00498.56
Against25,7571.44
Invalid/blank votes34,580
Total1,817,341100
Registered voters/turnout2,351,25877.3
Source: Sternberger et al.[2]

References

  1. Elections in Burkina Faso African Elections Database
  2. Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1978) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Zweite Halbband, p1586
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