1981 Central African constitutional referendum|
|
|
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| Yes
|
837,410
|
98.55%
|
| No
|
12,360
|
1.45%
|
| Valid votes
|
849,770
|
98.90%
|
| Invalid or blank votes
|
9,463
|
1.10%
|
| Total votes
|
859,233
|
100.00%
|
| Registered voters/turnout
|
928,800
|
92.51%
| |
A constitutional referendum was held in the Central African Republic on 1 February 1981, following the overthrow of Jean-Bédel Bokassa in 1979. The new constitution would make the country a presidential republic with a unicameral National Assembly, as well as restoring multi-party democracy for the first time since 1962.[1] It was approved by 98.55% of voters with a 92.53% turnout.[2]
Following the referendum, presidential elections were held on 15 March. However, a military coup occurred on 1 September, before parliamentary elections could take place.
Results
| Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| For |
837,410 |
98.55
|
| Against |
12,360 |
1.45
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
9,463 |
–
|
| Total |
859,447 |
100
|
| Registered voters/turnout |
928,800 |
92.53
|
| Source: African Elections Database
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