1992 Nigerien constitutional referendum

1992 12 26 y Niger 1,945,653 221,267 40,300 3,900,881 A constitutional referendum was held in Niger on 26 December 1992. The new constitution would restore multi-party democracy for the first time since 1960, whilst also allowing unlimited number of five-year terms for the President. It was approved by 89.79% of voters, with a turnout of 56.6%.Elections in NigerAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot African Elections Database Upon its promulgation on 22 January 1993, the Third Republic came into being, which lasted until the 1996 coup. Background The constitution of December 1992 was created over more than a year, following the formation of the civilian National Conference to supersede semi-Military rule.Walter S. Clarke, “The National Conference Phenomenon and the Management of Political Conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa,” in Ethnic Conflict and Democratization in Africa, ed. Harvey Glickman. Atlanta: African Studies Assoc. Press, (1995) 0-918456-74-6Pearl T. Robinson, “The National Conference Phenomenon in Francophone Africa,” Comparative Studies in Society and History Vol. 36, No. 3 (1994)Myriam Gervais. Niger: Regime Change Economic Crisis and Perpetuation of Privilege. pp. 86-108. Political Reform in Francophone Africa, Ed. John Frank Clark, David E. Gardinier. Westview Press (1997) 0-8133-2786-5 The National Conference organised a referendum on 26 December 1992, where voters were given the option to vote for or against a Constitution creating a dual executive system with strong guarantees of Human rights, and no political role for the military, the Third Republic.Decalo Samuel Historical Dictionary of the Niger (3rd ed.) Scarecrow Press Boston & Folkestone 1997 0-8108-3136-8 100, 260 Results ChoiceVotes%For1,945,65389.79Against221,26710.21Invalid/blank votes40,300–Total2,207,220100Registered voters/turnout3,900,88156.58Source: Direct Democracy Aftermath The National Council enacted the Constitution on 22 January 1993, and elections for the National Assembly were held on 14 February 1993. The first round of the presidential elections were held on 27 February and the second round held on 27 March 1993. Mahamane Ousmane was elected as the country's fourth President. References Category:1992 in Niger Category:1992 referendums 1992 Category:Constitutional referendums in Niger