Nigerien constitutional referendum, 2010

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A constitutional referendum was held in Niger on 31 October 2010, following the 2010 Nigerien coup d'état which ousted Tandja Mamadou.^[1] General elections followed on 31 January and 12 March 2011. Approved by 90% of voters, the constitution granted immunity to the coup leaders and stipulated that they had to hand over power by 6 April 2011.^[2]

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	3,086,473	90.19
Against	335,677	9.81
Invalid/blank votes	74,202	–
Total	3,496,352	100
Registered voters/turnout	6,720,335	52.02
Source: African Elections Database

References

↑ Niger's National Transitional Council proposes Dec. 26 election People's Daily Online, 24 April 2010
↑ Niger backs new constitution towards civilian rule Reuters, 3 November 2010

Elections and referendums in Niger

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