1972 Malagasy presidential election

Presidential elections were held in Madagascar on 30 January 1972. Incumbent President Philibert Tsiranana of the Social Democratic Party was the only candidate, and won the approval of 99.7% of voters.[1] 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.[2]

1972 Malagasy presidential election
30 January 1972
 
Nominee Philibert Tsiranana
Party PSD
Percentage 99.7%
President before election

Philibert Tsiranana
PSD

 Elected President

Gabriel Ramanantsoa
PSD

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

References
  1. Madagascar: 1972 Presidential election results EISA
  2. Madagascar: 1972 Constitutional referendum EISA
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