A constitutional referendum was held in

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on 22 August 1990. The new constitution would introduce multi-party democracy for the first time since independence, as well as limiting the

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to two terms. It was approved by 95% of voters.

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, Michael Krennerich & Bernhard Thibaut (1999) ''Elections in Africa: A data handbook'', p745

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and presidential elections were held the following year.

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