1972 Malagasy presidential election

none Madagascar presidential 30 January 1972 1965 Malagasy presidential election 1965 1982 Malagasy presidential election 1982 Philibert Tsiranana 1962-08-29.jpg Philibert Tsiranana Social Democratic Party of Madagascar 99.7% President Philibert Tsiranana Social Democratic Party of Madagascar Gabriel Ramanantsoa Social Democratic Party of Madagascar Presidential elections were held in Madagascar on 30 January 1972.https://africanelections.tripod.com/mg.html Elections in Madagascar African Elections Database Incumbent President Philibert Tsiranana of the Social Democratic Party was the only candidate, and won the approval of 99.7% of voters.Madagascar: 1972 Presidential election results EISA However, public unrest led to him handing over power to General Gabriel Ramanantsoa. Ramanantsoa put forward proposals for a five-year transition period during which the National Assembly would be suspended. The plans were approved in a referendum later in the year.Madagascar: 1972 Constitutional referendum EISA Results Philibert Tsiranana Social Democratic Party 99.7 Against 0.3 EISA References Category:Presidential elections in Madagascar Presidential Madagascar Category:One-party elections Category:Single-candidate elections Madagascar Category:Election and referendum articles with incomplete results