1963 Togolese constitutional referendum

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1963 Togolese constitutional referendum

5 May 1963 (1963-05-05)
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 568,402 98.53% No 8,484 1.47% Valid votes 576,886 99.07% Invalid or blank votes 5,423 0.93% Total votes 582,309 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 639,524 91.05%

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A constitutional referendum was held in Togo on 5 May 1963 alongside general elections. The changes to the constitution would make the country a presidential republic with a unicameral National Assembly. It was approved by 99% of voters with a 91% turnout.^[1]