1961 Rwandan monarchy referendum
(Redirected from Rwandan monarchy referendum, 1961)
 | ||
| ||
| Do you want to keep the institution of the Mwami (monarchy) in Rwanda? | ||
|---|---|---|
| If so, do you want Kigeli V to remain Mwami (King) of Rwanda? | ||
 |
|---|
A referendum on the monarchy was held in Rwanda on 25 September 1961, concurrent with parliamentary elections. The referendum asked two questions: whether the monarchy should be retained after independence the following year, and whether the incumbent, Kigeli V, should remain King.
The result was a "no" to both questions from 80% of voters, with a 95% turnout.[1] King Kigeli claimed the vote had been rigged.[2]
Results
[edit]Question one
[edit]Should the Monarchy in Rwanda be preserved?
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 253,963 | 20.15 |
| Against | 1,006,339 | 79.85 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 14,329 | – |
| Total | 1,274,631 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,337,342 | 95.31 |
| Source: African Elections Database | ||
Question two
[edit]Should Kigeli V remain King of Rwanda?
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 257,510 | 20.40 |
| Against | 1,004,655 | 79.60 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 11,526 | – |
| Total | 1,273,691 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,337,342 | 95.24 |
| Source: African Elections Database | ||
References
[edit]- ^ Elections in Rwanda African Elections Database
- ^ Perraudin, Frances (12 January 2017). "Rwanda's new king named – a father of two living on an estate near Manchester". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
