1958 Gabonese constitutional referendum

A referendum on the new constitution of France was held in Gabon on 28 September 1958 as part of a wider referendum held across the French Union. 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 92.6% of voters, with a 78.7% turnout.[1]

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Results

Choice Votes %
Yes190,33492.58
No15,2447.42
Invalid/blank votes3,022
Total208,600100
Registered voters/turnout265,16178.67
Source: Direct Democracy
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References

  1. Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p398 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
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