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2007 Maldivian constitutional referendum Location Maldives
Presidential system
62.04%
Parliamentary system
37.96%
Presidential system kept
A constitutional referendum was held in the Maldives on 18 August 2007 to decide on whether the country should have a presidential system or a parliamentary system . President of the Maldives Maumoon Abdul Gayoom supported a presidential system while the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party favored a parliamentary system.[1]
Official results showed the presidential system winning over 60% support. Gayoom called the result a "massive endorsement" and confirmed that he would be a candidate in the 2008 presidential election . The opposition alleged that the referendum was rigged .[1]
Results [ ]
Choice
Votes
%
Presidential system
95,619
62.04
Parliamentary system
58,504
37.96
Invalid/blank votes
1,767
–
Total 155,890 100
Registered voters/turnout
199,841
78.01
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References [ ]
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