1992 Seychellois constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Seychelles on 15 November 1992. Although the proposed new constitution received the support of 54.6% of voters, it failed to pass the 60% threshold required for adoption. Subsequently, a second constitutional commission was created and a second draft put to a referendum the following year.

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Background

A constitution was drafted by a commission elected earlier in 1992. It provided for a presidential system, with presidents limited to three terms of five years. Half of the National Assembly would be elected proportionally based on the results of presidential elections, whilst amendments to the constitution would require a referendum, with changes to some articles requiring a three-fifths majority to be approved.[1]

Results

Voters were asked the question "Do you approve the draft Constitution?"

Choice Votes %
For21,96554.61
Against18,25545.39
Invalid/blank votes684–
Total40,904100
Registered voters/turnout49,97581.85
Source: Direct Democracy
gollark: I did like e/em/eir as gender neutral singular pronouns, but they/them/their took over because ???.
gollark: Well, English bad, so people sometimes like adding fun new things to it which they prefer in some way, to make it more convoluted.
gollark: I do like blood orange juice.
gollark: Oh dear.
gollark: If you're going to be unhappy you should be unhappy based on correct information.

References
  1. Seychelles, 15 November 1992: Constitution Direct Democracy (in German)


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