1982 Equatorial Guinean constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Equatorial Guinea on 15 August 1982 following the overthrow and execution of Francisco Macías Nguema in the 1979 coup d'état. The new constitution replaced the 1973 document and appointed Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo president for seven years, as well as making provisions for the protection of human rights and limited political representation.[1] It was passed by 95.8% of voters with a 93.5% turnout.

1982 Equatorial Guinean constitutional referendum

15 August 1982 (1982-08-15)

Results
Choice
Votes  %
Yes 139,777 95.79%
No 6,149 4.21%
Valid votes 145,926 97.58%
Invalid or blank votes 3,619 2.42%
Total votes 149,545 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 159,992 93.47%

Results

Choice Votes %
For139,77795.8
Against6,1494.2
Invalid/blank votes3,619-
Total149,545100
Source: African Elections Database

References

  1. Elections in Equatorial Guinea African Elections Database
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