1968 Maldivian presidential election

none Maldives presidential 27 September 1968 1952 Maldivian presidential election 1952 1973 Maldivian presidential election 1973 Ibrahim Nasir.png Ibrahim Nasir 97.16% President Ibrahim Nasir Presidential elections were held in the Maldives on 27 September 1968.Maldives, 27 September 1968: Ibrahim Nasir as President Direct Democracy de The election took the form of a referendum on the candidacy of Ibrahim Nasir, who was supported by 97% of voters. The country was declared a republic on 11 November. Background A referendum in March had resulted in a large majority (81%) voting in favour of replacing the sultanate with a republic.Maldives, 15 March 1968: State reform Direct Democracy de On 9 September the Majlis held a vote on the presidential candidates, with Nasir receiving 35 votes and Musa Fathi one vote. In accordance with the constitution, a referendum was subsequently held on Nasir's candidacy. Results Ibrahim Nasir 97.16 Against 2.84 99.00 Direct Democracy References Maldives President Category:Presidential elections in the Maldives Category:Referendums in the Maldives Maldives Category:Single-candidate elections Maldives Category:Election and referendum articles with incomplete results