1972 Malagasy presidential election

Presidential elections were held in Madagascar on 30 January 1972.[1] Incumbent President Philibert Tsiranana of the Social Democratic Party was the only candidate, and won the approval of 99.7% of voters.[2] However, public unrest led to him handing over power to General Gabriel Ramanantsoa. Ramanantsoa put forward proposals for a five-year transition period during which the National Assembly would be suspended. The plans were approved in a referendum later in the year.[3]

1972 Malagasy presidential election

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Nominee Philibert Tsiranana
Party PSD
Percentage 99.7%

President before election

Philibert Tsiranana
PSD

Elected President

Gabriel Ramanantsoa
PSD

Results

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CandidatePartyVotes%
Philibert TsirananaSocial Democratic Party99.7
Against0.3
Total
Source: EISA

References

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  1. ^ "Elections in Madagascar". African Elections Database.
  2. ^ Madagascar: 1972 Presidential election results EISA
  3. ^ Madagascar: 1972 Constitutional referendum EISA