Constitutional referendum in Niger in 1996
The constitutional referendum in Niger in 1996 took place on May 12, 1996. The electors of Niger voted in majority for adoption of the Constitution of the Fourth Republic.
background
The Third Republic ended in early 1996 with a coup led by Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara . The constitution of the Fourth Republic, drawn up under the new head of state Baré Maïnassara, provided for the maintenance of the multi-party system , but a clear strengthening of the rights of the president.
Result
Of around 4,400,000 registered voters, around 1,540,000 officially went to the polls. This corresponds to a voter turnout of 35%.
| Share of votes | |
|---|---|
| Yes | 92.34% |
| No | 7.66% |
The referendum took place under massive state control. In order to hide the extremely low voter turnout, the regional authorities were instructed to artificially inflate the numbers.
consequences
The Nigerien judges' union withdrew from the independent electoral commission in protest. Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara was elected president in the rigged presidential election of 1996 .
literature
- Pierre-Marie Découdras, Nanoudou Gazibo: Niger: Démocratie ambigue. Chronique d'un coup d'Etat annoncé . In: L'Afrique Politique 1997 . Karthala, Paris 1997, p. 155-189 .
Web links
- Text of the constitution: La constitution de la IVème République . Cour Constitutionnelle du Niger (PDF, French).
Individual evidence
- ↑ Abdourahmane Idrissa, Samuel Decalo: Historical Dictionary of Niger . 4th edition. Scarecrow, Plymouth 2012, ISBN 978-0-8108-6094-0 , pp. 141 and 143 .
- ^ Elections in Niger. African Elections Database, October 30, 2011, accessed March 22, 2013 .
- ↑ Abdourahmane Idrissa, Samuel Decalo: Historical Dictionary of Niger . 4th edition. Scarecrow, Plymouth 2012, ISBN 978-0-8108-6094-0 , pp. 230 .
