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1975 Liberian presidential term referendum information


A referendum on presidential terms was held in Liberia on 7 October 1975, alongside simultaneous general elections. The change would limit a president to serving for a single term of eight years. Incumbent President William Tolbert promised he would leave office in 1983 even if the change was rejected.[1] It passed with 90% of voters in favour.[2]

  1. ^ Liberia: William R Tolbert - 'In the Pantheon of great African leaders' AllAfrica.com
  2. ^ Elections in Liberia African Elections Database

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