Despite a low turnout of 10% the referendum nevertheless returned a 'yes' victory, paving the way for Sassou-Nguesso's wished-for constitutional change. 
Pamoja na watu kujitokeza kwa kiwango kidogo cha asilimia 10 kura hiyo ya maoni hata hivyo iliidhinisha ushindi wa 'ndio', na hivyo kutengenezea njia ya mabadiliko ya katiba aliyoyataka mhe. Sassou-Nguesso.