An referendum on the presidency of Ali Soilih was held in the Comoros on 28 October 1977. The result was 56.63% in favour and 43.37% against, with a 92.2% voter turnout.[1] Despite the backing, Soilih was overthrown on 13 May 1978 by forces hired by exiled former leader Ahmed Abdallah, who was restored to power.
