2010 Nigerien constitutional referendum
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A constitutional referendum was held in Niger on 31 October 2010, after the military coup earlier in the year had ousted elected President 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] They did so as promised following the January–March 2011 general elections. The approval of the referendum also restored the semi-presidential system of government which had been abolished in the disputed referendum in 2009.
Results
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ 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