National Charter Referendum in Niger 1987
The National Charter Referendum in Niger in 1987 took place on June 16, 1987. The majority of those eligible to vote in Niger voted for acceptance of the National Charter.
background
Niger has not been governed on the basis of a constitution since the 1974 coup that marked the end of the First Republic. The National Charter was conceived as the preliminary stage of a new constitution that had yet to be created. The charter was accepted by decree by the National Development Council of the military regime on March 21, 1987 and finally submitted to a referendum on June 16, 1987. It provided for advisory, unelected state institutions and guaranteed freedom of association and limited freedom of the press .
Result
Of around 3,370,000 registered voters, 3,262,314 went to the polls. This corresponds to a voter turnout of around 96.8%. Of the voting slips submitted, 3,255,323 were considered valid and 6,991 were considered invalid.
| be right | proportion of | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 3,241,589 | 99.58% |
| No | 13,734 | 0.42% |
The referendum took place under massive control of the military regime.
consequences
The right to freedom of association, including of a political nature, introduced with the National Charter laid the foundation for the formation of political parties in Niger . The referendum on the constitution of the Second Republic was held on September 24, 1989.
Individual evidence
- ^ A b Abdourahmane Idrissa, Samuel Decalo: Historical Dictionary of Niger . 4th edition. Scarecrow, Plymouth 2012, ISBN 978-0-8108-6094-0 , pp. 141-142 .
- ^ Elections in Niger. African Elections Database, October 30, 2011, accessed March 22, 2013 .
