1961 Togolese constitutional referendum

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1961 Togolese constitutional referendum
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9 April 1961 (1961-04-09)
Results
Choice
Votes%
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svgYes560,25899.62%
Light brown x.svgNo2,1140.38%
Valid votes562,37299.60%
Invalid or blank votes2,2450.40%
Total votes564,617100.00%
Registered voters/turnout627,68889.95%

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

ChoiceVotes%
For560,25899.62
Against2,1140.38
Total562,372100.00
Valid votes562,37299.60
Invalid/blank votes2,2450.40
Total votes564,617100.00
Registered voters/turnout627,68889.95
Source: African Elections Database

References

  1. Elections in Togo African Elections Database