Equatorial Guinean constitutional referendum, 1968

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A constitutional referendum was held in Equatorial Guinea on 11 August 1968, in order to prepare the country for independence from Spain. The new constitution would create a presidential republic with a 35-seat unicameral parliament, and was supported by 64.32% of voters with a turnout of 91.7%.[1] Elections were held according to the new constitution in September.

Results

Choice Votes %
For 72,458 64.32
Against 40,197 35.68
Invalid/blank votes 2,198 -
Total 115,853 100
Source: African Elections Database

References

  1. ^ Elections in Equatorial Guinea African Elections Database
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