1979 Somali constitutional referendum
1979 Somali constitutional referendum|
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Choice
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Votes
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%
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Yes
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3,597,592
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99.78%
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No
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7,898
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0.22%
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Valid votes
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3,605,490
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100.00%
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Invalid or blank votes
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0
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0.00%
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Total votes
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3,605,490
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100.00%
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A constitutional referendum was held in Somalia on 25 August 1979. The new constitution replaced the one approved in 1961, and introduced a one-party state with a presidential system of government. It was approved by 99.78% of voters.
Results
References
- ^ Elections in Somalia African Elections Database