2007 Maldivian constitutional referendum

18 August 2007 (2007-08-18)

Results
Choice
Votes  %
Presidential system 95,619 62.04%
Parliamentary system 58,504 37.96%
Valid votes 154,123 98.87%
Invalid or blank votes 1,767 1.13%
Total votes 155,890 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 199,841 78.01%

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]

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. 1 2 Ravi Nessman, "Maldives Backs President in Referendum", Associated Press (Newsvine), August 19, 2007.


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