Presidential elections were held for the first time in
Niger on 30 September 1965. The country had been declared a
one-party state shortly after independence in 1960, with the
Nigerien Progressive Party – African Democratic Rally becoming the sole legal party. Its leader, incumbent president
Hamani Diori, was the only candidate, and was re-elected unopposed. Voter turnout was reported to be 98.4%.[1]
Presidential elections were held for the first time in
Niger on 30 September 1965. The country had been declared a
one-party state shortly after independence in 1960, with the
Nigerien Progressive Party – African Democratic Rally becoming the sole legal party. Its leader, incumbent president
Hamani Diori, was the only candidate, and was re-elected unopposed. Voter turnout was reported to be 98.4%.[1]