1977 Comorian presidential referendum

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1957 Comorian presidential referendum

28 October 1977 (1977-10-28)

Referendum on the presidency of Ali Soilih
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 86,065 56.63%
No 65,906 43.37%
Valid votes 151,971 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 151,971 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 164,828 92.2%

A referendum on the presidency of Ali Soilih was held in the Comoros on 28 October 1977. The result was 56.63% in favour and 43.37% against, with a 92.2% voter turnout.[1] Despite the backing, Soilih was overthrown on 13 May 1978 by forces hired by exiled former leader Ahmed Abdallah, who was restored to power.

Results[edit]

Choice Votes %
For 86,065 56.6
Against 65,906 43.4
Invalid/blank votes
Total 151,971 100
Registered voters/turnout 164,828 92.2
Source: African Elections Database

References[edit]

  1. ^ Elections in the Comoros African Elections Database