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1963 Togolese constitutional referendum

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A constitutional referendum was held in Togo on 5 May 1963 alongside the general elections. The changes to the constitution would make the country a presidential republic with a unicameral National Assembly. It was approved by 98.5% of voters with a 91.1% turnout.[1]

Results

Choice Votes %
For 568,402 98.5
Against 8,484 1.5
Invalid/blank votes 5,423
Total 582,309 100
Registered voters/turnout 639,524 91.1
Source: Sternberger et al.[2]

References

  1. ^ Elections in Togo African Elections Database
  2. ^ Dolf Sternberger, Bernhard Vogel, Dieter Nohlen & Klaus Landfried (1978) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Zweiter Halbband, p2205