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