Dahomeyan constitutional referendum, 1958
A constitutional referendum was held in Dahomey (now Benin) on 28 September 1958.[1] The vote on the new constitution would see the country become part of the new French Community if accepted, or result in independence if rejected. It was approved by 97.8% of voters, with a 55.7% turnout.[2]
Results
| Choice |
Votes |
% |
| Yes |
418,963 |
97.8 |
| No |
9,246 |
2.2 |
| Invalid/blank votes |
3,198 |
- |
| Total |
431,407 |
100 |
| Source: Nohlen et al. |
References
- ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p85 ISBN 0198296452
- ^ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p89 ISBN 0198296452