1945 French constitutional referendum in Dahomey and Togo
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A constitutional referendum was held in French Dahomey and French Togoland on 21 October 1945 as part of the wider French constitutional referendum. In the two territories both questions were approved by large margins. Voter turnout was 83.5%.[1]
Results edit
Question I edit
Do you agree that the assembly now elected will serve as a constituent assembly?
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 1,006 | 97.4 |
| Against | 27 | 2.6 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 35 | – |
| Total | 1,068 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,279 | 83.5 |
| Source: Sternberger et al. | ||
Question II edit
Do you agree that until the enforcement of a new Constitution, public affairs will be organised according to the proposal of the law which you find reproduced on the rear of the ballot?
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 945 | 91.9 |
| Against | 83 | 8.1 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 40 | – |
| Total | 1,068 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,279 | 83.5 |
| Source: Sternberger et al. | ||
References edit
- ^ Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1969) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Erster Halbband, p528 (in German)