Comorian independence referendum, 1974

Comorian independence referendum, 1974
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view · Comoros on 22 December 1974. The overall result was a strong "yes" vote, with 94.57% of voters voting for independence and almost all the "no" votes being cast in Mayotte, where there was a majority for remaining under French control.[1] In contrast, on Mohéli only five out of 6,059 votes were against independence. Voter turnout was 93.3%.[2]

Following the referendum, the country declared independence on 6 July 1975, with Mayotte remaining under French control.

Results

Island For Against Invalid
votes
Total
Votes % Votes %
Anjouan 58,897 99.93 44 0.07 4 58,945
Grande Comore 84,123 99.98 21 0.02 39 84,183
Mayotte 5,110 36.78 8,783 63.22 84 13,977
Mohéli 6,054 99.92 5 0.08 3 6,062
Total 154,184 94.57 8,853 5.43 130 163,167
Source: African Elections Database

References

  1. ^ Comoros detailed election results African Elections Database
  2. ^ Elections in the Comoros African Elections Database

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