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1961 Rwandan monarchy referendum

FieldValue
countryRwanda
flag_year1959
date25 September 1961
barwidth180px
part1_subjectDo you want to keep the institution of the Mwami (monarchy) in Rwanda?
part1_choice1For
part1_percentage120.15
part1_choice2Against
part1_percentage279.85
part2_subjectIf so, do you want Kigeli V to remain Mwami (King) of Rwanda?
part2_choice1For
part2_percentage120.40
part2_choice2Against
part2_percentage279.60

A referendum on the monarchy was held in Rwanda on 25 September 1961, concurrent with parliamentary elections. The referendum asked two questions: whether the monarchy should be retained after independence the following year, and whether the incumbent, Kigeli V, should remain King.

The result was a "no" to both questions from 80% of voters, with a 95% turnout. King Kigeli claimed the vote had been rigged.

Results

Question one

ChoiceVotes%
For253,96320.15
Against1,006,33979.85
Invalid/blank votes14,329–
**Total****1,274,631****100**
Registered voters/turnout1,337,34295.31
Source: [African Elections Database](http://africanelections.tripod.com/rw.html)

Question two

ChoiceVotes%
For257,51020.40
Against1,004,65579.60
Invalid/blank votes11,526–
**Total****1,273,691****100**
Registered voters/turnout1,337,34295.24
Source: [African Elections Database](http://africanelections.tripod.com/rw.html)

References

References

  1. [http://africanelections.tripod.com/rw.html Elections in Rwanda] African Elections Database
  2. Perraudin, Frances. (12 January 2017). "Rwanda's new king named – a father of two living on an estate near Manchester".
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