1961 Togolese constitutional referendum
Referendum on whether Togo should become a presidential republic with a directly elected president
9 April 1961 (1961-04-09) |
Choice | Votes | % |
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Yes | 560,258 | 99.62% |
No | 2,114 | 0.38% |
Valid votes | 562,372 | 99.60% |
Invalid or blank votes | 2,245 | 0.40% |
Total votes | 564,617 | 100.00% |
Registered voters/turnout | 627,688 | 89.95% |
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A constitutional referendum was held in Togo on 9 April 1961 alongside the general elections. The changes to the constitution would make the country a presidential republic with a directly elected President. It was approved by 99.62% of voters with a 90% turnout.[1]
Results
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 560,258 | 99.62 |
Against | 2,114 | 0.38 |
Invalid/blank votes | 2,245 | – |
Total | 564,617 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 627,688 | 89.95 |
Source: African Elections Database |
References
- ^ Elections in Togo African Elections Database