Cameroonian constitutional referendum, 1972

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A constitutional referendum was held in Cameroon on 20 May 1972. The new constitution would make the country a unitary state, as opposed to the previous federal system, as well as giving more powers to President Ahmadou Ahidjo.[1] It was passed by 99.99% of voters with a 98.2% turnout.

Results

Choice Votes %
For3,177,84699.99
Against1760.01
Invalid/blank votes1,612
Total3,179,634100
Registered voters/turnout3,236,28098.2
Source: African Elections Database

References

  1. Elections in Cameroon African Elections Database
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