The referendum can be considered to be a success the turnout was more than 92 per cent, with a 90 per cent yes vote and an 8 per cent no vote.

Voter turnout was 61 per cent.

On these elections, according to the data of the election commission, the total of 1.616.313 voters went to polls, out of which number 798.500 women voters, or 49,4 .

A few people were turned away because their names were not found on the lists, but it is likely that they were able to vote at other polling stations.

However, turnout stood at only 16 percent, compared to 34 percent in last parliamentary election in 2016 when 66 percent of the registered voters cast their ballot.

If the third ballot is inconclusive, the next ballot shall be restricted to the two candidates who obtained the greatest number of votes in the third ballot and so on, with unrestricted and restricted ballots alternating, until a person or member is elected.

If three such unrestricted ballots are inconclusive, the next three ballots shall be restricted to the two candidates who obtained the greatest number of votes in the third of the unrestricted ballots, and the following three ballots thereafter shall be unrestricted, and so on until a member is elected.

Each elector may vote for not more than five candidates on the first ballot and, on subsequent ballots, if any, for five less the number of candidates who have already obtained absolute majorities.

If three such unrestricted ballots are inconclusive, the next three ballots shall be restricted to the candidates who obtained the greatest number of votes in the third of the unrestricted ballots, to a number not more than twice the places remaining to be filled, and the following three ballots thereafter shall be unrestricted, and so on until all the places have been filled.

If the second ballot is inconclusive and a majority vote of members present is required, a third ballot shall be taken in which votes may be cast for any eligible candidate.

If the second ballot is inconclusive and a majority vote of members is required, a third ballot shall be taken in which votes may be cast for any eligible candidate.

If in the first ballot no candidate obtains an absolute majority, it will be necessary to proceed to further ballots until a candidate has obtained the required majority.

If the second ballot is inconclusive and a majority vote of members present is required, a third ballot shall be taken in which votes may be cast for any eligible candidate.

The following three ballots thereafter shall be unrestricted, and so on until all the places have been filled.

The idea was, Vote your conscience, vote for Mister Splashy Pants.

If a two thirds majority is required, the balloting shall be continued until one candidate secures two thirds of the votes cast provided that, after the third inconclusive ballot, votes may be cast for any eligible member.

If three such unrestricted ballots are inconclusive, the next three ballots shall be restricted to the candidates who obtain the greatest number of votes in the third of the unrestricted ballots, to a number not more than twice the places remaining to be filled, and the following three ballots thereafter shall be unrestricted, and so on until all the places have been filled.

If three such unrestricted ballots are inconclusive, the next three ballots shall be restricted to the candidates who obtain the greatest number of votes in the third of the unrestricted ballots and to a number not more than twice the places remaining to be filled. The following three ballots shall be unrestricted, and so on, until all the places have been filled.

If, in the first ballot, the number of candidates obtaining an absolute majority is less than 27, a second ballot will be held and balloting will continue in the same meeting, if and as necessary, until 27 candidates have obtained an absolute majority.

There were claims of intimidation at the polling stations, of ballot boxes being stolen.

The participation of women was significant 51 per cent of the voters.

Statements in explanation of vote before the voting

If the third ballot is inconclusive, the next ballot shall be restricted to the two candidates who obtained the greatest number of votes in the third ballot and so on, with unrestricted and restricted ballots alternating, until a candidate is elected.

If the third ballot is inconclusive, the next ballot shall be restricted to the two candidates who obtained the greatest number of votes in the third ballot and so on, with unrestricted and restricted ballots alternating until a person or member is elected.

I think we should worry about voting before we start worrying about being outvoted.

So for example, you come to the polling station, and a poll station worker asks for your ID before giving you a ballot form and asking you to go into a voting booth to fill out your vote.

The turnout seemed to be lower than the one registered in the communal elections, but no major irregularities were reported.

The ballot boxes go to counting places.

For the purpose of these rules, members present and voting means members casting an affirmative or negative vote.

For the referendum to be successful turnout needs to be 50 percent plus one vote.

So this is not by accident that the voters are not interested to vote anymore.

to vote against the bill.

If, in the first ballot, more than 27 candidates obtain an absolute majority of votes, a second ballot will be held on all candidates, and balloting will continue at the same meeting, if and as necessary, until 27 candidates, and no more, obtain an absolute majority.

A national referendum will be held after that, and it is also his considered view that unless this poll adheres to internationally accepted standards of conduct and participation it may be difficult for the international community, including the countries of the region, to endorse the result.

The consistent practice of the United Nations has been to interpret the words absolute majority as meaning a majority of all electors whether or not they vote or are allowed to vote.

For the purpose of this rule, the phrase members present and voting means members present at the meeting at which voting takes place and casting an affirmative or negative vote.

Votes may accordingly be cast in any second or subsequent ballot for any eligible candidate who has not yet obtained an absolute majority.

If three such unrestricted ballots are inconclusive, the next three ballots shall be restricted to the two candidates who obtained the greatest number of votes in the third such unrestricted ballot, and the following three ballots shall be unrestricted, and so on until a person or member is elected.

Polling day was marked by a high turnout of voters (70 per cent) and an absence of major security incidents.

Voters chose overwhelmingly to become independent, though turnout was low with those against secession largely boycotting the vote.

But, the competent election commission, after every voting, may provide this data by analysing voting lists for each polling place.

In 2001 the Yes side lost because it failed to convince enough voters to turn out almost two thirds of the electorate failed to vote. In 2002 a second referendum was held which reversed the result and saw the Yes side triumph.

In 2002 a second referendum was held which reversed the result and saw the Yes side triumph. A good part of the explanation for this turnaround was the fact that the government managed to convince enough voters to move from abstention to the Yes camp (though the turnout still failed to reach 50 ). All of this suggests that the higher the turnout the greater the likelihood of a Yes win.

18. If, in the first ballot, more than 27 candidates obtain an absolute majority of votes, a second ballot will be held on all candidates, and balloting will continue at the same meeting, if and as necessary, until 27 candidates, and no more, obtain an absolute majority.

I commend the Liberian people for coming out in large numbers to exercise their right to vote.