2002 Republic of the Congo constitutional referendum

2002 Republic of the Congo constitutional referendum Republic of the Congo Congo 2002 01 20 y 1,113,955 154,375 49,908 1701415 Source: http://africanelections.tripod.com/cg.html African Elections Database A constitutional referendum was held in the Republic of the Congo on 20 January 2002, with results showed over 87% voted in favour with a voter turnout of 77.5%. Background The proposed new constitution would make the country a presidential republic. It had been written in 2001 and approved by a National Transitional Council in 2002 before being put to a referendum. https://2009-2017.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2825.htm Background Note: Republic of the Congo 2009-07-13 United States Department of State Changes from the old constitution increased presidential terms to seven years and abolished the post of Prime Minister. http://africanelections.tripod.com/cg.html African Elections Database 2009-07-13 African Elections Database 2011-10-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20111007025025/http://africanelections.tripod.com/cg.html dead It established a bicameral legislature and instituted several requirements in order to be able to stand for President. http://www.electionguide.org/election.php?ID=405 Election Profile 2009-07-13 IFES Election Guide The government described the referendum as paving the way for elections and welcomed the results. https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/1779007.stm Congo approves new constitution 2009-07-13 2002-01-24 BBC News Online However the opposition urged that voters boycott the referendum as they said that the new constitution would give too much power to the President. Human rights groups said that the referendum, which took place without international observers, had seen irregularities. Results ChoiceVotes%For1,113,95587.83Against154,37512.17Invalid/blank votes49,908-Total1,318,238100Source: African Elections Database https://web.archive.org/web/20111007025025/http://africanelections.tripod.com/cg.html 2011-10-07 References External links Results by region Category:2002 referendums Category:Referendums in the Republic of the Congo Category:2002 in the Republic of the Congo Category:Constitutional referendums in the Republic of the Congo