1981 Burundian constitutional referendum

1981 Burundian constitutional referendum

18 November 1981 (1981-11-18)
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 1,582,244 99.28% No 11,539 0.72% Valid votes 1,593,783 99.32% Invalid or blank votes 10,939 0.68% Total votes 1,604,722 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 1,702,623 94.25%

A constitutional referendum was held in Burundi on 18 November 1981. The new constitution would make the country a presidential republic with a unicameral National Assembly, as well as creating a one-party state with the Union for National Progress (UPRONA) as the sole legal party. It was supported by 99.28% of voters with a 94% turnout.[1]

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	1,582,244	99.28
Against	11,539	0.72
Invalid/blank votes	10,939	–
Total	1,604,722	100
Registered voters/turnout	1,702,623	94.25
Source: African Elections Database

References

1. Elections in Burundi African Elections Database