South-West African Turnhalle Plan referendum, 1977

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A referendum on the Turnhalle plan was held in South-West Africa on 18 May 1977.[1] In the Whites-only referendum,[2] the draft constitution was approved by 94.69% of voters.[1] However, following pressure from the United Nations Security Council, the constitution was never enacted.[2]

Results

Choice Votes %
For30,32994.69
Against 5.31
Invalid/blank votes –
Total 100
Eligible voters/turnout51,97564.90
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Südwestafrika (Namibia), 18. Mai 1977: Turnhalle-Plan für die Unabhängigkeit [South West Africa, 18 May 1977: Turnhalle plan for independence] Direct Democracy (German)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Long Road to Independence Vantaa