Nigerien constitutional referendum, 1992
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A constitutional referendum was held in Niger on 26 December 1992. The new constitution
would restore multi-party democracy for the first time since 1960, whilst also allowing unlimited number of five-year terms for the President. It was approved by 89.79% of voters, with a turnout of 56.6%. Upon its promulgation on 22 January 1993, the Third Republic of Niger came into being, which lasted until the 1996 coup
.
The National Conference organised a referendum on 26 December 1992, where voters were given the option to vote for or against a Constitution creating a dual executive system with strong guarantees of Human rights, and no political role for the Military of Niger
: the Third Republic.
were held on 27 February 1993. The first round of the presidential elections
were held on the same day and the second round held on 20 March 1993. Mahamane Ousmane
was elected as the country's fourth President.
Constitution of Niger
The Republic of Niger has had seven constitutions, two substantial constitutional revisions, and two periods of rule by decree since its independence from French colonial rule in 1960...
would restore multi-party democracy for the first time since 1960, whilst also allowing unlimited number of five-year terms for the President. It was approved by 89.79% of voters, with a turnout of 56.6%. Upon its promulgation on 22 January 1993, the Third Republic of Niger came into being, which lasted until the 1996 coup
1996 Nigerien coup d'état
The 1996 Nigerien coup d'état was a military coup d'état which occurred on 27 January 1996 in Niamey, Niger. It ousted Niger's first democratically-elected President, Mahamane Ousmane after nearly three years in power and installed General Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara as head of state...
.
Background
The constitution of December 1992 was created over more than a year, following the formation of the civilian National Conference to supersede semi-Military rule.The National Conference organised a referendum on 26 December 1992, where voters were given the option to vote for or against a Constitution creating a dual executive system with strong guarantees of Human rights, and no political role for the Military of Niger
Military of Niger
The Niger Armed Forces comprises both the military and national police services of the West African nation of Niger, totaling around 12,000 active personnel and 5,000 reservists...
: the Third Republic.
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 1,945,653 | 89.79 |
| Against | 221,267 | 10.21 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 40,300 | |
| Total | 2,207,220 | 100 |
Aftermath
The National Council enacted the Constitution on 22 January 1993, and elections for the National AssemblyNigerien parliamentary election, 1993
Parliamentary elections were held in Niger on 14 February 1993. They followed the constitutional changes approved in a referendum the previous year, which re-introduced multi-party democracy...
were held on 27 February 1993. The first round of the presidential elections
Nigerien presidential election, 1993
Presidential elections were held in Niger on 28 February 1993, with a second round on 28 March after no candidate passed the 50% barrier in the first round. They followed the constitutional changes approved in a referendum the previous year, which re-introduced multi-party democracy, and were the...
were held on the same day and the second round held on 20 March 1993. Mahamane Ousmane
Mahamane Ousmane
Mahamane Ousmane is a Nigerien politician. He was the first democratically elected and fourth President of Niger, serving from 16 April 1993 until his ouster in a military coup d'état on 27 January 1996. He has continued to run for President in each election since his ouster, and he was President...
was elected as the country's fourth President.