1961 Rwandan monarchy referendum

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.[1] King Kigeli claimed the vote had been rigged.[2]

Results

Question one

Should the Monarchy in Rwanda be preserved?

Choice Votes %
For253,96320.15
Against1,006,33979.85
Invalid/blank votes14,329
Total1,274,631100
Registered voters/turnout1,337,34295.31
Source: African Elections Database

Question two

Should Kigeli V remain King of Rwanda?

Choice Votes %
For257,51020.40
Against1,004,65579.60
Invalid/blank votes11,526
Total1,273,691100
Registered voters/turnout1,337,34295.24
Source: African Elections Database

References

  1. 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". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
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