1981 Burundian constitutional referendum|
|
|
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
 Yes
|
1,582,244
|
99.28%
|
 No
|
11,539
|
0.72%
|
| Valid votes
|
1,593,783
|
99.32%
|
| Invalid or blank votes
|
10,939
|
0.68%
|
| Total votes
|
1,604,722
|
100.00%
|
| Registered voters/turnout
|
1,702,623
|
94.25%
| |
A constitutional referendum was held in Burundi on 18 November 1981. The new constitution would make the country a presidential republic with a unicameral National Assembly, as well as creating a one-party state with the Union for National Progress (UPRONA) as the sole legal party. It was supported by 99.28% of voters with a 94% turnout.[1]
Results
| Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| For |
1,582,244 |
99.28
|
| Against |
11,539 |
0.72
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
10,939 |
–
|
| Total |
1,604,722 |
100
|
| Registered voters/turnout |
1,702,623 |
94.25
|
| Source: African Elections Database
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References
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