1961 Togolese constitutional referendum|
|
|
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%
| |
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
|
%
|
| 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
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