1981 Central African constitutional referendum
2 February 1981 (1981-02-02)
Results
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 %
For837,41098.55
Against12,3601.45
Invalid/blank votes9,463–
Total859,447100
Registered voters/turnout928,80092.53
Source: African Elections Database

References

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