1985 Sierra Leonean presidential election
A referendum to confirm the presidential candidate Joseph Saidu Momoh was held in Sierra Leone on 1 October 1985.[1] It was the country's first direct vote for president.[2] At the time, the country was a one-party state with the All People's Congress as the only legal party.
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Momoh was named as the APC's presidential candidate after retiring president Siaka Stevens persuaded several other hopefuls to stand down.[3] Voters only had the option of approving or rejecting his candidacy. Momoh's candidacy was approved by 99.85% of the votes, with just over 4,000 people voting no.
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Saidu Momoh | All People's Congress | 2,780,495 | 99.85 | |
| Against | 4,096 | 0.15 | ||
| Total | 2,784,591 | 100.00 | ||
| Source: African Elections Database | ||||
References
- Background Note: Sierra Leone US Department of State
- Sierra Leone Election New York Times, 2 October 1985
- "Siaka Stevens, former prime minister and president of Sierra Leone, dies". The Washington Post. 31 May 1988.
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