1991 Burkinabé constitutional referendum

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A constitutional referendum was held in Burkina Faso on 9 June 1991. It followed the 1987 military coup, and would restore multi-party democracy. The new constitution retained the presidential system of government, created a bicameral parliament, and limited the President to two seven-year terms. It was approved by 92.83% of voters with a 48.8% turnout.[1]

Results[]

Choice Votes %
For 1,504,653 92.83
Against 116,139 6.17
Invalid/blank votes 39,529
Total 1,660,321 100
Registered voters/turnout 3,403,451 48.78
Source: Direct Democracy

References[]

  1. ^ Elections in Burkina Faso African Elections Database
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