Maldivian Constitutional Referendum, 2007
A referendum was held in the Maldives on 18 August 2007 to decide on whether the country should have a presidential system or a parliamentary system. President of the Maldives Maumoon Abdul Gayoom supported a presidential system while the opposition (Maldivian Democratic Party) favored a parliamentary system. This referendum was seen by some as the nation's first democratic ballot in Maldivian history.
Official results showed the presidential system winning over 60% support. Gayoom called the result a "massive endorsement" and confirmed that he would be a candidate in the 2008 presidential election. The opposition alleged that the referendum was rigged.
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