2003 Rwandan constitutional referendum|
|
|
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
 Yes
|
3,132,291
|
93.42%
|
 No
|
220,462
|
6.58%
|
| Valid votes
|
3,352,753
|
96.56%
|
| Invalid or blank votes
|
119,447
|
3.44%
|
| Total votes
|
3,472,200
|
100.00%
|
| Registered voters/turnout
|
3,863,965
|
89.86%
| |
A constitutional referendum was held in Rwanda on 26 May 2003. The new constitution created a presidential republic with a bicameral parliament, and banned the incitement of racial hatred. It was approved by 93% of voters with a 90% voter turnout.[1] Following its approval, presidential elections were held on 25 August and parliamentary elections on 29–30 September.
Results
| Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| For |
3,132,291 |
93.42
|
| Against |
220,462 |
6.58
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
119,447 |
–
|
| Total |
3,472,200 |
100
|
| Registered voters/turnout |
3,863,965 |
89.9
|
| Source: African Elections Database
|
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