1989 Guinea-Bissau parliamentary election
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Indirect parliamentary elections were held in Guinea-Bissau on 15 June 1989. At the time, the country was a one-party state with the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde as the sole legal party. Voter turnout was 53.2%,[1] and around 60% of the Assembly members were elected for the first time.[2] The Assembly re-elected João Bernardo Vieira to the post of President on 19 June.[3]
Electoral system
The indirect election saw voters elect the 473 members of eight regional councils on 1 June, who in turn elected the 150 members of the National People's Assembly on 15 June.[4] At least 50% of registered voters had to cast ballot in an electoral district for the election to be valid.[4] Anyone aged at least 18 and with Guinea-Bissau citizenship was entitled to vote, unless they had been disqualified, whilst candidates had to be at least 21 years old.[4]
Results
| Party | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde | 214,201 | 95.8 | 150 |
| Against | 9,390 | 4.2 | – |
| Total | 223,592 | 100 | 150 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 420,285 | 53.2 | – |
| Source: Nohlen et al. | |||
References
- ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p467 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
- ^ Guinea-Bissau: Parliamentary Chamber: Assembleia nacional popular: Elections held in 1989 Inter-Parliamentary Union
- ^ Elections in Guinea-Bissau African Elections Database
- ^ a b c Guinea Bissau IPU
