1979 Somali constitutional referendum

1979 Somali constitutional referendum

25 August 1979
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 3,597,592 99.78% No 7,898 0.22%

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. ^[1]

Results

Choice		Votes	%
For		3,597,592	99.78
Against		7,898	0.22
Total		3,605,490	100.00
Source: African Elections Database

References

1. Elections in Somalia African Elections Database