Togolese general election, 1979
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General elections were held in Togo
on 30 December 1979, alongside a constitutional referendum
that confirmed the country's status as a one-party state. Gnassingbé Eyadéma
, who had led a coup in 1967, was elected President unopposed, whilst the Rally of the Togolese People
(the sole legal party) won all 67 seats in the National Assembly
as its list of 67 candidates was approved by voters. Voter turnout was reported to be 99.3% in the parliamentary election and 99.4% in the presidential election.
Togo
Togo, officially the Togolese Republic , is a country in West Africa bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north. It extends south to the Gulf of Guinea, on which the capital Lomé is located. Togo covers an area of approximately with a population of approximately...
on 30 December 1979, alongside a constitutional referendum
Togolese constitutional referendum, 1979
A constitutional referendum was held in Togo on 30 December 1979 alongside simultaneous general elections. The changes to the constitution would make the country a presidential republic and a one-party state. It was approved by 99.87% of voters with a 99.4% turnout.-Results:...
that confirmed the country's status as a one-party state. Gnassingbé Eyadéma
Gnassingbé Eyadéma
General Gnassingbé Eyadéma , was the President of Togo from 1967 until his death in 2005. He participated in two successful military coups, in January 1963 and January 1967, and became President on April 14, 1967...
, who had led a coup in 1967, was elected President unopposed, whilst the Rally of the Togolese People
Rally of the Togolese People
The Rally of the Togolese People is the ruling political party in Togo. The President of Togo, Faure Gnassingbé, is also the National President of the RPT....
(the sole legal party) won all 67 seats in the National Assembly
National Assembly of Togo
The unicameral National Assembly of Togo is the country's legislative body. It has a total of 81 members who are elected in a party list proportional representation system...
as its list of 67 candidates was approved by voters. Voter turnout was reported to be 99.3% in the parliamentary election and 99.4% in the presidential election.
President
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gnassingbé Eyadéma Gnassingbé Eyadéma General Gnassingbé Eyadéma , was the President of Togo from 1967 until his death in 2005. He participated in two successful military coups, in January 1963 and January 1967, and became President on April 14, 1967... |
Rally of the Togolese People Rally of the Togolese People The Rally of the Togolese People is the ruling political party in Togo. The President of Togo, Faure Gnassingbé, is also the National President of the RPT.... |
1,296,584 | 100 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 267 | ||
| Total | 1,296,851 | 100 | |
| Source: Nohlen et al | |||
National Assembly
| Party | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rally of the Togolese People Rally of the Togolese People The Rally of the Togolese People is the ruling political party in Togo. The President of Togo, Faure Gnassingbé, is also the National President of the RPT.... |
1,250,942 | 100 | 67 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 43,301 | ||
| Total | 1,294,243 | 100 | 67 |
| Source: Nohlen et al | |||