1961 Togolese general election

1961 Togolese general election

9 April 1961 (1961-04-09)

Nominee Sylvanus Olympio Party PUT Popular vote 560,938 Percentage 100%

President before election Sylvanus Olympio PUT Elected President Sylvanus Olympio PUT

General elections were held in Togo on 9 April 1961, alongside a constitutional referendum. It was the first time the President had been directly elected, and Prime Minister Sylvanus Olympio of the Party of Togolese Unity was the only candidate. He was elected unopposed, with the PUT won all 52 seats in the National Assembly. Voter turnout was 90.0%.

Results

President

Candidate		Party	Votes	%
	Sylvanus Olympio	Party of Togolese Unity	560,938	100.00
Total			560,938	100.00
Valid votes			560,938	99.33
Invalid/blank votes			3,779	0.67
Total votes			564,717	100.00
Registered voters/turnout			627,688	89.97
Source: Nohlen et al.

National Assembly

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	Party of Togolese Unity	560,938	100.00	52	+23
Total		560,938	100.00	52	+6
Valid votes		560,938	99.33
Invalid/blank votes		3,779	0.67
Total votes		564,717	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		627,688	89.97
Source: Nohlen et al.