A constitutional referendum was held in Niger on 24 September 1989. The new constitution would make the country a one-party state with the National Movement for a Developing Society as the sole legal party. The government would have a presidential system, as well as the continued involvement of the army, which had ruled the country since a military coup in 1974.
It was approved by 99.3% of voters with a 94.9% turnout.[1] The first elections under the new constitution were held on 12 December.
Results
Choice
Votes
%
For
3,275,737
99.28
Against
23,713
0.72
Invalid/blank votes
7,425
–
Total
3,306,875
100
Registered voters/turnout
3,477,874
95.08
Source: Nohlen et al.
References
^Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p684 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
