2007 Maldivian constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in the Maldives on 18 August 2007 to decide on whether the country should have a presidential system or a parliamentary system. President of the Maldives Maumoon Abdul Gayoom supported a presidential system while the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party favored a parliamentary system.[1]

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Official results showed the presidential system winning over 60% support. Gayoom called the result a "massive endorsement" and confirmed that he would be a candidate in the 2008 presidential election. The opposition alleged that the referendum was rigged.[1]

Results

Choice Votes %
Presidential system95,61962.04
Parliamentary system58,50437.96
Invalid/blank votes1,767
Total155,890100
Registered voters/turnout199,84178.01
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References

  1. Ravi Nessman, "Maldives Backs President in Referendum", Associated Press (Newsvine), August 19, 2007.


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