1971 Sudanese presidency referendum

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1971 Sudanese presidency referendum

15 September 1971 1977 →
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Nominee Jaafar Nimeiry
Party Sudanese Socialist Union
Popular vote 3,839,374
Percentage 98.6%

President before election

Jaafar Nimeiry
Sudanese Socialist Union

Elected President

Jaafar Nimeiry
Sudanese Socialist Union

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A referendum on the presidency of Jaafar Nimeiry was held in Sudan on 15 September 1971. It came after Nimeiry was overthrown in a Communist coup in July, followed by his reinstatement. He was backed by 98.6% of voters, with a turnout of 92.9%.[1]

Results

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References

  1. Dieter Nohlen, Michael Krennerich & Bernhard Thibaut (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p858 ISBN 0-19-829645-2