1989 Nigerien constitutional referendum

Constitutional referendum held in Niger 1989 09 24 y Niger 3,275,737 23,713 7,425 3,477,874 A constitutional referendum was held in Niger on 24 September 1989. The new constitution would make the country a one-party state with the National Movement for the Society of Development as the sole legal party. The government would have a presidential system, as well as the continued involvement of the Armed Forces, which had ruled the country since the military coup in 1974. It was approved by 99.3% of voters with a 94.9% turnout.Dieter Nohlen, Michael Krennerich & Bernhard Thibaut (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p684 0-19-829645-2 The first elections under the new constitution were held later in the year on 12 December. Results 3275737 23713 7425 3477874 Nohlen et al. References Niger Constitutional Category:Referendums in Niger Category:Constitutional referendums in Niger