A constitutional referendum was held in the Central African Republic on 1 February 1981, following the overthrow of Jean-Bédel Bokassa in 1979. The new constitution would make the country a presidential republic with a unicameral National Assembly, as well as restoring multi-party democracy for the first time since 1962.Elections in the Central African Republic African Elections Database It was approved by 98.55% of voters with a 92.53% turnout.CAR: 1981 Constitutional referendum EISA
Following the referendum, presidential elections were held on 15 March. However, a military coup occurred on 1 September, before parliamentary elections could take place.
Results ChoiceVotes%For837,41098.55Against12,3601.45Invalid/blank votes9,463–Total859,447100Registered voters/turnout928,80092.53Source: African Elections Database
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