1958 Upper Voltan constitutional referendum

28 September 1958 Upper Volta 1,415,651 11,687 3,829 1,914,908 A referendum on the new constitution of France was held in Upper Volta on 28 September 1958 as part of a wider referendum held across the French Union. The new constitution would see the country become part of the new French Community if accepted, or result in independence if rejected. It was approved by 99.18% of voters.Frankreich, 28. September 1958 : Verfassung Direct Democracy Results ChoiceVotes%For1,415,65199.18Against11,6870.82Invalid/blank votes3,829–Total1,431,167100Registered voters/turnout1,914,90874.74Source: Direct Democracy References Category:1958 in Upper Volta Category:1958 French Union constitutional referendums Category:September 1958 in Africa 1958 Category:Burkina Faso–France relations Category:Constitutional referendums