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Referendum on whether Togo should become a presidential republic with a directly elected president
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%
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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.

Results

Choice Votes %
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

  1. Elections in Togo African Elections Database
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