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A '''constitutional referendum''' was held in [[Niger]] on 12 May 1996. The new [[Constitution of Niger|constitution]] would restore multi-party democracy after the [[1996 Nigerien coup d'état|military coup]] earlier in the year had ousted elected President [[Mahamane Ousmane]]. |
A '''constitutional referendum''' was held in [[Niger]] on 12 May 1996. The new [[Constitution of Niger|constitution]] would restore multi-party democracy after the [[1996 Nigerien coup d'état|military coup]] earlier in the year had ousted elected President [[Mahamane Ousmane]]. |
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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%.[1] The first presidential elections were held on 7-8 July, and saw a victory for coup leader Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara.
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 92.34 | |
| Against | 7.66 | |
| Total | 100 |
References
- ^ Elections in Niger African Elections Database
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| French elections | |
| Referendums | |
