1983 Rwandan presidential election

Presidential elections were held in Rwanda on 19 December 1983. The country was a one-party state at the time, with the National Revolutionary Movement for Development (MRND) the sole legal party. Its leader, incumbent President Juvénal Habyarimana, who had taken power in the 1973 coup d'état, was the only candidate. The results showed 99.97% of votes in favour of his candidacy.[1]

1983 Rwandan presidential election
19 December 1983
 
Nominee Juvénal Habyarimana
Party MRND
Percentage 99.97%
President before election

Juvénal Habyarimana
MRND

 Elected President

Juvénal Habyarimana
MRND

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Results
Choice Votes %
For99.97
Against0.03
Total100
Source: African Elections Database

References
  1. Elections in Rwanda African Elections Database
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