1930 Dahomeyan Administrative Council election

Administrative Council elections were held in Dahomey in 1930.[1]

Electoral system

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Three members of the Administrative Council were elected from single-member constituencies; Abomey, Ouidah and Porto-Novo. However, the franchise was extremely restricted.

Campaign

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In Porto-Novo, Augustin Nicoué ran against the incumbent Casimir d'Almeida.[1] D'Almeida was supported by the La Voix newspaper, whilst Nicoué was supported by Le Phare du Dahomey.

Results

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Despite Nicoué's campaign, Casimir d'Almeida was re-elected.[1]

Constituency Elected candidate
Abomey
Ouidah
Porto-Novo Casimir d'Almeida

References

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  1. ^ a b c Patrick Manning (2004) Slavery, Colonialism and Economic Growth in Dahomey, 1640-1960, Cambridge University Press, p269