1981 Singaporean presidential election

An election was held on 23 October 1981 to elect the President of Singapore.[1] It was held following the death of President Benjamin Sheares on 12 May 1981.

1981 Singaporean presidential election
23 October 1981
 
Nominee Devan Nair
Party Independent
Electoral vote 58
President before election

Yeoh Ghim Seng
(As acting President)
People's Action Party

 Elected President

Devan Nair
Independent

Devan Nair was unanimously elected by the Parliament of Singapore as president.[2]

During the election, 58 members of Parliament were present while 14 members were absent.[3]

Nair was sworn in as president on 24 October 1981.[4]

Results
Candidate Party Votes %
Devan Nair Independent 58 100
Total 58 100
Absent MPs 14 -
Total MPs/turnout 72 80.56

References
  1. "ELECTION OF PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE". Parliament of Singapore. 23 October 1981. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  2. "JUST BEING HIMSELF..." The Straits Times. 24 October 1981. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  3. "Official Report". Parliament of Singapore. 23 October 1981. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  4. "Now he's President Nair". The Straits Times. 25 October 1981. Retrieved 25 July 2020.


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