1977 Comorian presidential referendum

A referendum on the presidency of Ali Soilih was held in the Comoros on 28 October 1977. The result was 56.63% in favour and 43.37% against, with a 92.2% voter turnout.[1] Despite the backing, Soilih was overthrown on 13 May 1978 by forces hired by exiled former leader Ahmed Abdallah, who was restored to power.

1957 Comorian presidential referendum
28 October 1977 (1977-10-28)
Referendum on the presidency of Ali Soilih
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 86,065 56.63%
No 65,906 43.37%
Valid votes 151,971 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 151,971 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 164,828 92.2%

Results edit

Choice Votes %
For 86,065 56.6
Against 65,906 43.4
Invalid/blank votes
Total 151,971 100
Registered voters/turnout 164,828 92.2
Source: African Elections Database

References edit

  1. ^ Elections in the Comoros African Elections Database