Upper Volta constitutional referendum, 1977
The constitutional referendum in the Republic of Upper Volta was held on 27 November 1977. This was followed by a military coup in 1974 and was to restore multiparty democracy.
The new constitution retained the presidential system of government at and limited the number of political parties to three - the three strongest parties, voters in the upcoming fourth parliamentary election would retain their approval, other parties would be excluded. The new constitution was approved by 98.7 % of voters with a turnout of 71.6 %.