1961 Rwandan monarchy referendum

none Rwanda 1961 25 September 1961 180px Do you want to keep the institution of the Mwami (monarchy) in Rwanda? For 20.15 Against 79.85 If so, do you want Kigeli V to remain Mwami (King) of Rwanda? For 20.40 Against 79.60 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.Elections in Rwanda https://web.archive.org/web/20200822214506/http://africanelections.tripod.com/rw.html 2020-08-22 African Elections Database King Kigeli claimed the vote had been rigged.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jan/12/rwandas-new-king-named-a-father-of-two-living-on-an-estate-near-manchester Rwanda's new king named – a father of two living on an estate near Manchester Perraudin Frances 12 January 2017 The Guardian 9 April 2018 Results Question one Should the Monarchy in Rwanda be preserved? ChoiceVotes%For253,96320.15Against1,006,33979.85Invalid/blank votes14,329–Total1,274,631100Registered voters/turnout1,337,34295.31Source: African Elections Database https://web.archive.org/web/20200822214506/http://africanelections.tripod.com/rw.html 2020-08-22 Question two Should Kigeli V remain King of Rwanda? ChoiceVotes%For257,51020.40Against1,004,65579.60Invalid/blank votes11,526–Total1,273,691100Registered voters/turnout1,337,34295.24Source: African Elections Database https://web.archive.org/web/20200822214506/http://africanelections.tripod.com/rw.html 2020-08-22 References Category:1961 in Rwanda Category:1961 referendums 1961 Category:Monarchy referendums