1987 Nigerien National Charter referendum

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1987 Nigerien National Charter referendum
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16 June 1987 (1987-06-16)

Results
Choice
Votes %
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svgYes3,241,58999.58%
Light brown x.svgNo13,7340.42%
Valid votes3,255,32399.79%
Invalid or blank votes6,9910.21%
Total votes3,262,314100.00%
Registered voters/turnout3,370,00096.8%

A referendum on the National Charter was held in Niger on 16 June 1987. In the first national vote since the military coup in 1974, voters were asked whether they approved of the Charter, which would establish non-elective, consultative institutions at both national and local levels. It was approved by 99.58% of voters with a 96.8% turnout. [1]

Results

ChoiceVotes%
For3,241,58999.58
Against13,7340.42
Invalid/blank votes6,991
Total3,262,314100
Registered voters/turnout3,370,00096.83
Source: Direct Democracy

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References

  1. Elections in Niger African Elections Database