Zambian constitutional referendum, 2016: Difference between revisions

==Electoral System==

For the referendum to pass, a majority 'yes' vote is required together with a turnout of at least 50% of the eligible voters. The Central Statistics Office of Zambia states that there are 7 million eligible voters in the country, which would mean over 3.5 million voters would have to participate to validate a 'yes' vote. In past general elections voter turnout has been poor and experts fear that due to different eligibility requirements of the general elections, the referendum will create confusion and be a waste of resources.<ref>[https://www.lusakatimes.com/2016/05/31/referendum-issue-president-dissolved-cabinet-got-wrong/ Zambia : The Referendum Issue: Why the President and his Dissolved Cabinet Got it Wrong!]</ref>