Upper Voltan constitutional referendum, 1970

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A constitutional referendum was held in the Republic of Upper Volta on 14 June 1970. It followed a military coup in 1966, and would restore multi-party democracy. However, the new constitution made the country a presidential republic, with the President able to dissolve the National Assembly and rule by decree. It also allowed coup leader Sangoulé Lamizana to remain President for a further four years.^[1] It was approved by 98.56% of voters with a 77.3% turnout.

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	1,757,004	98.56
Against	25,757	1.44
Invalid/blank votes	34,580	–
Total	1,817,341	100
Registered voters/turnout	2,351,258	77.3
Source: Sternberger et al.^[2]

References

↑ Elections in Burkina Faso African Elections Database
↑ Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1978) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Zweite Halbband, p1586

Elections and referendums in Burkina Faso

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Referendums	1945 1946 (May) 1946 (Oct) 1958 1959 1970 1977 1991

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