1981 Djiboutian presidential election

Presidential elections were held in Djibouti for the first time on 12 June 1981. Earlier in the year, the country had been declared a one-party state with the People's Rally for Progress as the only legally permitted party.[1] RPP leader Hassan Gouled Aptidon, who had been president since independence in 1977,[2] was the sole candidate on the ballot, and was re-elected with 84.58% of the vote.[3] Voter turnout was around 85%.

Results

Choice Votes %
Hassan Gouled Aptidon84.58
Against15.42
Total100

References

  1. Djibouti at Encyclopedia Britannica
  2. Bernstein, Adam (2006-11-30). "Hassan Gouled Aptidon, First President Of Djibouti". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2012-07-30.
  3. Elections in Djibouti African Elections database
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