Central African constitutional referendum, 1981

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A constitutional referendum was held in the Central African Republic on 1 February 1981, following the overthrow of Jean-Bédel Bokassa in 1979. The new constitution would make the country a presidential republic with a unicameral National Assembly, as well as restoring multi-party democracy for the first time since 1962.^[1] It was approved by 98.55% of voters with a 92.53% turnout.^[2]

Following the referendum, presidential elections were held in March. However, a military coup occurred before parliamentary elections could take place.

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	837,410	98.55
Against	12,360	1.45
Invalid/blank votes	9,463	–
Total	859,447	100
Registered voters/turnout	928,800	92.53
Source: African Elections Database

References

↑ Elections in the Central African Republic African Elections Database
↑ CAR: 1981 Constitutional referendum EISA

Elections and referendums in the Central African Republic

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