2016 Senegalese constitutional referendum
A constitutional referendum was held in Senegal on 20 March 2016. The proposed changes to the constitution were approved by 62% of voters. A majority voted in favour in thirteen of the fourteen regions, with only Diourbel Region seeing a majority against.[1]
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Background
A total of 15 changes were proposed to the constitution, including:[2]
- Shortening of the presidential term from seven years to five years. Contrary to incumbent president Macky Sall's wishes, this would only apply from the next presidential election in 2019 onwards.[3]
- Constitutional recognition for the Leader of the Opposition
- Enhanced powers for local authorities
- Rights to a healthy environment
- Changes to rights on land ownership and natural resources
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| For | 1,367,592 | 62.64 |
| Against | 815,655 | 37.36 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 19,815 | – |
| Total | 2,203,062 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 5,709,582 | 38.59 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
References
- Sénégal: Référendum, le OUI va l'emporter avec plus de 60%, vers un recours d'Idrissa Seck à Thiès Koaci, 22 March 2016
- Voters in Benin, Cape Verde, Congo, Niger, Senegal and Zanzibar go to polls BBC News, 20 March 2016
- Senegal: President Macky Sall in power until 2019 after failing to shorten term International Business Times, 17 February 2016
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