Referendum in Gambia 1965
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The referendum in Gambia 1965 ( English 1965 Plebiscite ) took place on November 24, 1965. According to one estimate, Gambia had a population of 411,947 in 1965.
Shortly after the independence of the Gambia, the young government intended to break away from Great Britain and transform the Gambia into a presidential republic with an elected president as head of state instead of the British queen . For this constitutional amendment, a referendum was necessary, which the government carried out in November.
Of the approximately 154,626 previously registered voters, 93,484 valid votes were cast, making the voter turnout 60.46 percent. 65.85 percent of the electorate voted in favor of the new constitution, but with a two-thirds majority , i.e. 66.67 percent, was just missed.
Nevertheless, Gambia gained respect with the vote, as it went well organizationally. A second referendum was held four and a half years later.
table
The following election result was published:
| percent | be right | decision |
|---|---|---|
| 65.85% | 61,563 | "Yes" - consent |
| 34.15% | 31,921 | "No" - rejection |
Individual evidence
- ↑ US Census Bureau: Estimate for 1965, mid-year.
- ^ African Elections Database
