2007 Maldivian constitutional referendum information
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%
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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]
^ abNessman, Ravi (19 August 2007). "Maldives Backs President in Referendum". Newsvine. Archived from the original on 23 August 2007.
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