1981 Central African constitutional referendum|
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|
Choice |
Votes |
% |
 Yes |
837,410 |
98.55% |
 No |
12,360 |
1.45% |
| Valid votes |
849,770 |
98.90% |
| Invalid or blank votes |
9,463 |
1.10% |
| Total votes |
859,233 |
100.00% |
| Registered voters/turnout |
928,800 |
92.51% |
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A constitutional referendum was held in the Central African Republic on 1 February 1981, following the overthrow of Jean-Bédel Bokassa in 1979. The new constitution would make the country a presidential republic with a unicameral National Assembly, as well as restoring multi-party democracy for the first time since 1962.[1] It was approved by 98.55% of voters with a 92.53% turnout.[2]
Following the referendum, presidential elections were held on 15 March. However, a military coup occurred on 1 September, before parliamentary elections could take place.
