Presidential elections were held for the first time in
Niger
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, languages_type = National languagesone-party state
A one-party state, single-party state, one-party system, or single-party system is a type of sovereign state in which only one political party has the right to form the government, usually based on the existing constitution. All other parties ...
shortly after independence in 1960, with the
Nigerien Progressive Party – African Democratic Rally
The Nigerien Progressive Party – African Democratic Rally (, PPN-RDA) is a political party in Niger. It was the leading political party of the pre-independence era, becoming the sole legal party of the First Republic (1960–1974). It was led ...
becoming the sole legal party. Its leader, incumbent president
Hamani Diori
Hamani Diori (6 June 1916 – 23 April 1989) was the first President of the Republic of Niger. He was appointed to that office in 1960, when Niger gained independence. Although corruption was a common feature of his administration, he gained in ...
, was the only candidate, and was re-elected unopposed. Voter turnout was reported to be 98.4%.Elections in Niger African Elections Database