Togolese constitutional referendum, 1979
Encyclopedia
A constitutional referendum was held in Togo
on 30 December 1979 alongside simultaneous general elections
. The changes to the constitution would make the country a presidential
republic and a one-party state. It was approved by 99.87% of voters with a 99.4% turnout.
Togo
Togo, officially the Togolese Republic , is a country in West Africa bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north. It extends south to the Gulf of Guinea, on which the capital Lomé is located. Togo covers an area of approximately with a population of approximately...
on 30 December 1979 alongside simultaneous general elections
Togolese general election, 1979
General elections were held in Togo on 30 December 1979, alongside a constitutional referendum that confirmed the country's status as a one-party state...
. The changes to the constitution would make the country a presidential
Presidential system
A presidential system is a system of government where an executive branch exists and presides separately from the legislature, to which it is not responsible and which cannot, in normal circumstances, dismiss it....
republic and a one-party state. It was approved by 99.87% of voters with a 99.4% turnout.
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 1,293,872 | 99.87 |
| Against | 1,693 | 0.13 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 44 | |
| Total | 1,295,609 | 100 |