Equatorial Guinean constitutional referendum, 1968

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A constitutional referendum was held in Equatorial Guinea on 11 August 1968, in order to prepare the country for independence from Spain. The new constitution would create a presidential republic with a 35-seat unicameral parliament, and was supported by 64.32% of voters with a turnout of 91.7%.^[1] Elections were held according to the new constitution in September.

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	72,458	64.32
Against	40,197	35.68
Invalid/blank votes	2,198	−
Total	115,853	100
Source: African Elections Database

References

↑ Elections in Equatorial Guinea African Elections Database

Elections and referendums in Equatorial Guinea

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