1978 Rwandan presidential election

Presidential elections were held in Rwanda on 24 December 1978, a week after the country's new constitution was approved in a referendum. The constitution had made the country a one-party state with the National Revolutionary Movement for Development (MRND) the sole legal party. Its leader, incumbent President Juvénal Habyarimana, who had taken power in the 1973 coup d'état, was the only candidate. The results showed 99% of votes in favour of his candidacy.[1]

1978 Rwandan presidential election

24 December 1978

Nominee Juvénal Habyarimana Party MRND Percentage 98.99%

President before election Juvénal Habyarimana MRND Elected President Juvénal Habyarimana MRND

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