1979 Somali constitutional referendum
# 1979 Somali constitutional referendum

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.

## Results

| Choice | Votes | % |
| - | - | - |
| For | 3,597,592 | 99.78 |
| Against | 7,898 | 0.22 |
| Total | 3,605,490 | 100 |
| Source: African Elections Database |||
