1996 Nigerien constitutional referendum

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A constitutional referendum was held in Niger on 12 May 1996. The new constitution would restore multi-party democracy after the military coup earlier in the year had ousted elected President Mahamane Ousmane.

It was approved by 92.34% of voters with a turnout of only around 35%. The first presidential elections under the new constitution were held on 7 and 8 July, and saw a victory for coup leader Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara.

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For		92.34
Against		7.66
Total		100
Registered voters/turnout		35.10
Source: Direct Democracy

References

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