The elections were won by Dacko, who had been restored back to the Presidency as part of Operation Barracuda, which overthrew Emperor Jean-Bédel Bokassa.
Pemilihan tersebut dimenangkan oleh Dacko, yang mengembalikan Kepresidenan sebagai bagian dari Operasi Barracuda, yang melengserkan Kaisar Jean-Bédel Bokassa.