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1977 Afars and Issas Constituent Assembly election

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An election for the Constituent Assembly was held in the French Territory of the Afars and Issas on 8 May 1977 alongside a referendum on independence. The elections were boycotted by the National Union for Independence and the Popular Liberation Movement, resulting in the People's Rally for Independence winning all 65 seats.[1][2]

Results

Party Votes % Seats
People's Rally for Independence 65.8 65
Others 34.2 0
Total 75,621 100 65
Source: IPU, Nohlen et al.

References

  1. ^ Elections in Djibouti African Elections database
  2. ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p322 ISBN 0-19-829645-2