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.
1961 Rwandan monarchy referendum
25 September 1961
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%
The result was a "no" to both questions from 80% of voters, with a 95% turnout.[1] King Kigeli claimed the vote had been rigged.[2]
^Perraudin, Frances (12 January 2017). "Rwanda's new king named – a father of two living on an estate near Manchester". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
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