A constitutional referendum was held in Ivory Coast (which included Upper Volta at the time) on 21 October 1945 as part of the wider French constitutional referendum. Both questions were approved by large margins. Voter turnout was 74.9%.[1]
Results
editQuestion I
editDo you agree that the assembly now elected will serve as a constituent assembly?
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 2,420 | 92.6 |
| Against | 194 | 7.4 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 116 | – |
| Total | 2,730 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 3,646 | 74.9 |
| Source: Sternberger et al. | ||
Question II
editDo you agree that until the enforcement of a new Constitution, public affairs will be organised according to the proposal of the law which you find reproduced on the rear of the ballot?
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 1,782 | 68.7 |
| Against | 812 | 31.3 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 136 | – |
| Total | 2,730 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 3,646 | 74.9 |
| Source: Sternberger et al. | ||
References
edit- ^ Sternberger, D, Vogel, B, Nohlen, D & Landfried, K (1969) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Erster Halbband, p675 (in German)