Rwandan monarchy referendum, 1961

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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]

Results

Question one

Should the Monarchy in Rwanda be preserved?

Choice	Votes	%
For	253,963	20.15
Against	1,006,339	79.85
Invalid/blank votes	14,329	–
Total	1,274,631	100
Registered voters/turnout	1,337,342	95.31
Source: African Elections Database

Question two

Should Kigeli V remain King of Rwanda?

Choice	Votes	%
For	257,510	20.40
Against	1,004,655	79.60
Invalid/blank votes	11,526	–
Total	1,273,691	100
Registered voters/turnout	1,337,342	95.24
Source: African Elections Database

References

↑ Elections in Rwanda African Elections Database

Elections and referendums in Rwanda

Presidential elections	1965 1969 1978 1983 1988 2003 2010 2017

Parliamentary elections	1954 1957 1961 1965 1969 1981 1983 1988 2003 2008 2013

Referendums	1961 1978 2003 2015

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