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2001 Comorian constitutional referendum

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2001 Comorian constitutional referendum

23 December 2001 (2001-12-23)

Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 128,601 76.99%
No 38,433 23.01%
Valid votes 167,034 96.26%
Invalid or blank votes 6,487 3.74%
Total votes 173,521 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 230,211 75.37%

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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b "Elections in the Comoros". African Elections Database. Retrieved 2023-01-07.