1977 South West African Turnhalle Plan referendum
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A referendum on the Turnhalle plan was held in South West Africa on 18 May 1977.[1] In the Whites-only referendum,[2] the draft constitution was approved by 94.69% of voters.[1] However, following pressure from the United Nations Security Council, the constitution was never enacted.[2]
Results[edit]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 30,329 | 94.69 |
| Against | 5.31 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | – | |
| Total | 100 | |
| Eligible voters/turnout | 51,975 | 64.90 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
References[edit]
- ^ a b Südwestafrika (Namibia), 18. Mai 1977: Turnhalle-Plan für die Unabhängigkeit [South West Africa, 18 May 1977: Turnhalle plan for independence] Direct Democracy (in German)
- ^ a b The Long Road to Independence Archived 2012-09-14 at archive.today Vantaa
