A referendum on a new constitution was held in Sierra Leone in August 1991. Voting was held over four days (23, 26, 28 and 30 August).August 1991 Constitutional Referendum African Elections database The new constitution would restore multi-party politics, as the country had been a one-party state since the 1978 constitutional referendum made the All People's Congress the only legally permitted party.
Of the approximately 2.5 million voters, turnout was around 75%. The new constitution was approved by around 80% of voters, and came into force on 1 October.Background Note: Sierra Leone US Department of State As a result, the 1978 constitution was repealed.Article 190 The Constitution of Sierra Leone, 1991 Due to a coup eight months after the referendum, the first elections under the new constitution were not held until 1996.
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