1996 Gambian constitutional referendum|
|
|
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
Yes
|
270,093
|
70.37%
|
No
|
113,744
|
29.63%
|
Valid votes
|
383,837
|
99.99%
|
Invalid or blank votes
|
38
|
0.01%
|
Total votes
|
383,875
|
100.00%
|
Registered voters/turnout
|
441,732
|
86.9%
| |
A constitutional referendum was held in the Gambia on 8 August 1996. The new constitution was approved by 70% of voters, with a voter turnout of 87%.