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Member State of the Arab League |
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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.
Results
Choice | Votes | % |
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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
- ↑ Elections in the Comoros African Elections Database
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