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1977 Comorian presidential referendum

28 October 1977 (1977-10-28)

Referendum on the presidency of Ali Soilih
Results
Choice Votes %
Yes 86,065 56.63%
No 65,906 43.37%
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A referendum on the presidency of Ali Soilih was held in the Comoros on 28 October 1977. The result was 57% in favour and 43% against, with a 92% voter turnout. Despite the backing, Soilih was overthrown on 13 May 1978 by forces hired by exiled former leader Ahmed Abdallah, who was restored to power.

Results

ChoiceVotes%
For86,06556.63
Against65,90643.37
Total151,971100.00
Registered voters/turnout164,828
Source: African Elections Database

References

  1. Elections in the Comoros African Elections Database
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