1981 Central African constitutional referendum

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. It was approved by 98.55% of voters with a 92.53% turnout.

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