Maldivian constitutional referendum, 2007

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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]

Results

Choice	Votes	%
Presidential system	95,619	62.04
Parliamentary system	58,504	37.96
Invalid/blank votes	1,767	–
Total	155,890	100
Registered voters/turnout	199,841	78.01
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References

1 2 Ravi Nessman, "Maldives Backs President in Referendum", Associated Press (Newsvine), August 19, 2007.

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