1930 Dahomeyan Administrative Council election
Administrative Council elections were held in Dahomey in 1930.[1]
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Electoral system
Three members of the Administrative Council were elected from single-member constituencies; Abomey, Ouidah and Porto-Novo. However, the franchise was extremely restricted.
Campaign
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
Despite Nicoué's campaign, Casimir d'Almeida was re-elected.[1]
Constituency | Elected candidate |
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Abomey | |
Ouidah | |
Porto-Novo | Casimir d'Almeida |
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References
- Patrick Manning (2004) Slavery, Colonialism and Economic Growth in Dahomey, 1640-1960, Cambridge University Press, p269
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