1986 Togolese presidential election

Presidential elections were held in Togo on 21 December 1986. The country was a one-party state at the time, with the Rally of the Togolese People as the sole legal party. Its leader, incumbent President Gnassingbé Eyadéma, was the only candidate and was re-elected unopposed.[1] Voter turnout was reported to be 99%.[2]

1986 Togolese presidential election

21 December 1986 (1986-12-21)
 
Nominee Gnassingbé Eyadéma
Party RPT
Popular vote 1,737,771
Percentage 100%

President before election

Gnassingbé Eyadéma
RPT

Elected President

Gnassingbé Eyadéma
RPT

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Results

Candidate Party Votes %
Gnassingbé EyadémaRally of the Togolese People1,737,771100
Invalid/blank votes840
Total1,738,611100
Registered voters/turnout1,757,42699.0
Source: Nohlen et al.
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References

  1. Elections in Togo African Elections Database
  2. Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p906 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
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