It was submitted, without the participation of international observers, to a popular referendum on July 29, 1973, obtaining 99% of votes in favor.

Although Antonio García-Trevijano is attributed a prominent role in the drafting of the text, in 1979 the former Minister of the Interior, Angel Másié Ntutumu, denied such intervention.

According to the text, the country was constituted as a Democratic and Popular Republic, and among the objectives of the State was to "consolidate the ideological principles proclaimed by the United National Workers' Party".

The rights of freedom of speech and thought were guaranteed, but the press and other means of communication remained under the direct control of the State.

[5] Although it is established that political posts are elected by universal suffrage every five years, "in recognition of the high virtues and exalted achievements for the benefit of the Fatherland, the Honorable and Great Comrade Francisco Macías is proclaimed President for Life", in line with what was already established by Constitutional Law in July 1972.