Nsanlosa

[Rogue]

The "Referendum on the Nsanian Union" has passed with 78% of the population in favor. Turnout was reportedly hovering around 80%. The referendum would decide whether the newly drafted constitution would be formally adopted, dissolving other government agencies and transforming the United Provinces into the Nsanian Union. At least 70% had to vote in favor in order for the constitution to be adopted. While the Council of State issued a statement congratulating the Nsanian people with their "democratic victory" the international community is worried by the conduct of the referendum. At least a few hundred reports of ballot stuffing, military harassment and bribery have been reported across the country, fueling the idea that actual support of the constitution is far lower then the current 78% that voted in favor. 

There have also been reports that the 80% turnout has been manufactured by the Junta, with actual turnout much lower at 49%. Despite these reports, the Junta is formally validating the results, with the Supreme Electoral Commission announcing that presidential and parliamentary elections are to be held next month. So far, current member of the Council of State General Busara has announced his candidacy for president, running under his new "General People's Congress". Conservative parties have banded together to form the National Union and run former monarchist leader Mosi Ramadhani for president. The monarchist rebels in the south, pending negotiations with a newly elected government, have announced a self-imposed ceasefire and have indicated their hopes of "proper guarentees" by a new government. The SEC has so far allowed Ramadhani to be on the presidential ballot, with his National Union also allowed to run for parliament. While this has created a illusion of competitition, most spectators agree that it is likely that Busara and his GPC will win power, meaning a continuation of military influence in the nation its politics.