1979 Somali constitutional referendum

1979 Somali constitutional referendum

25 August 1979
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 3,597,592 99.78%
No 7,898 0.22%

A constitutional referendum was held in Somalia on 25 August 1979. The new constitution replaced the one approved in 1961, and introduced a one-party state with a presidential system of government. It was approved by 99.78% of voters.