1979 Togolese constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Togo on 30 December 1979, alongside simultaneous general elections. The changes to the constitution would make the country a presidential republic and a one-party state and were approved by 99.87% of voters with a 99.4% turnout.[1]

1979 Togolese constitutional referendum

30 December 1979

Do you approve of the draft constitution proposed by the extraordinary congress of the Rally of the Togolese People?
Results
Choice
Votes  %
Yes 1,293,872 99.87%
No 1,693 0.13%
Valid votes 1,295,565 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 44 0.00%
Total votes 1,295,609 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 1,303,970 99.36%

Results

Choice Votes %
For1,293,87299.87
Against1,6930.13
Invalid/blank votes44
Total1,295,609100
Registered voters/turnout1,303,97099.36
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. Elections in Togo African Elections Database
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