1960 Ghanaian constitutional referendum

none 27 April 1960 Union of African States 1958 1008740 131425 2098651 A constitutional referendum was held in Ghana on 27 April 1960. The main issue was a change in the country's status from a constitutional monarchy with Elizabeth II as head of state, to a republic with a presidential system of government. Results 1008740 131425 2098651 African Elections databaseAfrican Elections database Aftermath Presidential elections were held alongside the referendum, which were won by the incumbent Prime Minister, Kwame Nkrumah. He was inaugurated on 1 July 1960, replacing Queen Elizabeth II as head of state, and thus eliminating the post of Governor-General. Four years later another referendum strengthened the president's powers and turned the country into a one-party state (with an official result of 99.91% in support). References Ghana Constitutional Category:Referendums in Ghana Ghana Category:Constitutional referendums Category:Monarchy referendums Category:Election and referendum articles with incomplete results