Dahomeyan constitutional referendum, 1958

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A referendum on the new constitution of France was held in Dahomey 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 97.84% of voters.[1]

Results

Choice Votes %
For 418,963 97.84
Against 9,246 2.16
Invalid/blank votes 3,198
Total 431,407 100
Registered voters/turnout 775,170 55.65
Source: Direct Democracy

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