Togolese constitutional referendum, 1961

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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.^[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

References

↑ Elections in Togo African Elections Database

Elections and referendums in Togo

Presidential elections	1961 1963 1979 1986 1993 1998 2003 2005 2010 2015

Parliamentary elections	1946 1951 1952 1955 1958 1961 1963 1979 1985 1990 1994 1999 2002 2007 2013

French elections	1945 1946 (Feb) 1946 (Jun) 1946 (Nov) 1951 1956

Referendums	1945 1946 (May) 1946 (Oct) 1956 1958 1961 1963 1972 1979 1992

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