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]

Results

ChoiceVotes%
Presidential system95,61962.04
Parliamentary system58,50437.96
Total154,123100.00
Valid votes154,12398.87
Invalid/blank votes1,7671.13
Total votes155,890100.00
Registered voters/turnout199,84178.01
Source: Haveeru Daily

References

  1. ^ a b Nessman, Ravi (19 August 2007). "Maldives Backs President in Referendum". Newsvine. Archived from the original on 23 August 2007.


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