1982 Equatorial Guinean constitutional referendum

1982 Equatorial Guinean constitutional referendum

15 August 1982 (1982-08-15)

Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 139,777 95.79%
No 6,149 4.21%
Valid votes 145,926 97.58%
Invalid or blank votes 3,619 2.42%
Total votes 149,545 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 159,992 93.47%

A constitutional referendum was held in Equatorial Guinea on 15 August 1982 following the overthrow and execution of Francisco Macías Nguema in the 1979 coup d'état. The new constitution replaced the 1973 document and appointed Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo president for seven years, as well as making provisions for the protection of human rights and limited political representation.[1] It was passed by 96% of voters with a 93% turnout.

  1. ^ Elections in Equatorial Guinea African Elections Database