Comorian constitutional referendum, 2001

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A constitutional referendum was held in the Comoros on 23 December 2001. The proposed amendments to the constitution were approved by 77% of voters, with a turnout of 75.4%.[1]

Background

The amendments to the constitution provided for a federal state, with a large degree of autonomy for the three islands Anjouan, Grande Comore and Mohéli, each of which would have their own president and legislature. The national presidency would rotate between the three islands.[1]

Results

Choice Votes %
For 128,601 76.99
Against 38,433 23.01
Invalid/blank votes 6,487
Total 173,521 100
Registered voters/turnout 230,211 75.37
Source: African Elections Database

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Elections in the Comoros African Elections Database