1981 Djiboutian presidential election

Presidential elections were held in Djibouti for the first time on 12 June 1981. Earlier in the year, the country had been declared a one-party state with the People's Rally for Progress as the only legally permitted party.[1] RPP leader Hassan Gouled Aptidon, who had been president since independence in 1977,[2] was the sole candidate on the ballot, and was re-elected with 84.58% of the total votes cast.[3]

1981 Djiboutian presidential election

12 June 1981 (1981-06-12)
 
Nominee Hassan Gouled Aptidon
Party RPP
Percentage 100%

President before election

Hassan Gouled Aptidon
RPP

Elected President

Hassan Gouled Aptidon
RPP

Results

CandidatePartyVotes%
Hassan Gouled AptidonPeople's Rally for Progress100
Valid84.58
Invalid15.42
Total
Source: Marchés tropicaux et méditerranéens

References

  1. Djibouti at Encyclopedia Britannica
  2. Bernstein, Adam (2006-11-30). "Hassan Gouled Aptidon, First President Of Djibouti". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2012-07-30.
  3. Marchés tropicaux et méditerranéens, 1981, p1666
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