Sierra Leonean presidential election, 1985

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A referendum to confirm the presidential candidate Joseph Saidu Momoh was held in Sierra Leone on 1 October 1985.^[1] The country was a one-party state under the All People's Congress at the time, and only one candidate from that party was allowed. A referendum to approve the sole candidate was carried out in place of an election. It was the country's first direct vote for president.^[2]

Momoh's candidacy was approved by 99.85% of the votes.

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	2,780,495	99.85%
Against	4,096	0.15%
Total	2,784,591	100%
Source: African Elections database

References

↑ Background Note: Sierra Leone US Department of State
↑ Sierra Leone Election New York Times, 2 October 1985

Elections and referendums in Sierra Leone

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Referendums	1978 1991

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