1970 Senegalese prime ministerial referendum
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A referendum on reinstating the post of Prime Minister was held in Senegal on 22 February 1970, after the post had been abolished in a referendum in 1963. The result was 99.96% of voters in favour of the change, with a 95.2% turnout.[1] Following the referendum, Abdou Diouf was appointed to the post on 26 February.
Results
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 1,261,580 | 99.96 |
Against | 542 | 0.04 |
Invalid/blank votes | 4,259 | − |
Total | 1,266,381 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 1,329,701 | 95.24 |
Source: Direct Democracy |
References
- ^ Elections in Senegal African Elections Database