2007 Maldivian constitutional referendum
A constitutional referendum was held in the Maldives on 18 August 2007 to decide on whether the country should have a presidential system or a parliamentary system. President of the Maldives Maumoon Abdul Gayoom supported a presidential system while the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party favored a parliamentary system.[1]
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Official results showed the presidential system winning over 60% support. Gayoom called the result a "massive endorsement" and confirmed that he would be a candidate in the 2008 presidential election. The opposition alleged that the referendum was rigged.[1]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % | |
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| Presidential system | 95,619 | 62.04 | |
| Parliamentary system | 58,504 | 37.96 | |
| Total | 154,123 | 100.00 | |
| Valid votes | 154,123 | 98.87 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | 1,767 | 1.13 | |
| Total votes | 155,890 | 100.00 | |
| Registered voters/turnout | 199,841 | 78.01 | |
| Source: Haveeru Daily | |||
References
- Nessman, Ravi (19 August 2007). "Maldives Backs President in Referendum". Newsvine. Archived from the original on 23 August 2007.
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