1989 Chadian constitutional referendum
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A constitutional referendum was held in Chad on 10 December 1989. The new constitution made the country a one-party state with the National Union for Independence and Revolution as the sole legal party, as well as confirming Hissène Habré, who had come to power in a 1982 coup, as president. It also provided for a presidential republic with a unicameral National Assembly. It was passed by 99.9% of voters,[1] with a turnout was 93%.[2][3]
Results
Choice | Votes | % |
---|---|---|
For | 2,687,352 | 99.9 |
Against | 1,485 | 0.1 |
Invalid/blank votes | 2,997 | – |
Total | 2,693,282 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 2,894,825 | 93.0 |
Source: Nohlen et al. |
References
- ^ Elections in Chad African Elections Database
- ^ Chad: Authoritarian regimes, elections and coups (1962-1996) EISA
- ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p231 ISBN 0-19-829645-2