1961 Togolese constitutional referendum

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]

1961 Togolese constitutional referendum

9 April 1961 (1961-04-09)

Results
Choice
Votes  %
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%

Results

Choice Votes %
For560,25899.62
Against2,1140.38
Invalid/blank votes2,245
Total564,617100
Registered voters/turnout627,68889.95
Source: African Elections Database

References

  1. Elections in Togo African Elections Database
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