1970 Upper Voltan constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in the Republic of Upper Volta on 14 June 1970. It followed the 1966 military coup, and would restore multi-party democracy. However, the new constitution made the country a presidential republic, with the President able to dissolve the National Assembly and rule by decree. It also allowed coup leader Sangoulé Lamizana to remain President for a further four years.[1] It was approved by 98.56% of voters with a 77.3% turnout.

1970 Upper Voltan constitutional referendum
14 June 1970
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 1,757,004 98.56%
No 25,757 1.44%
Valid votes 1,782,761 98.10%
Invalid or blank votes 34,580 1.90%
Total votes 1,817,341 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 2,351,258 77.29%

Results

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Choice Votes %
For 1,757,004 98.56
Against 25,757 1.44
Invalid/blank votes 34,580
Total 1,817,341 100
Registered voters/turnout 2,351,258 77.3
Source: Sternberger et al.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Elections in Burkina Faso African Elections Database
  2. ^ Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1978) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Zweite Halbband, p1586