A referendum on becoming part of Nigeria was held in the Northern Cameroons in November 1959.[1] Voters were given the choice between a union with Nigeria and postponing the decision.[1] Voters favoured the latter, with 62.25% voting to postpone the decision.[1] A second referendum was held in 1961, with 60% voting to join Nigeria and 40% voting to join Cameroon.[1]
1959 Northern Cameroons referendum
November 1959
Poster with referendum instructions
Results
Choice
Votes
%
Postpone decision
70,546
62.25%
Union with Nigeria
42,788
37.75%
Valid votes
113,334
99.54%
Invalid or blank votes
525
0.46%
Total votes
113,859
100.00%
Registered voters/turnout
129,549
87.89%
Resultsedit
Choice
Votes
%
Y Postpone decision
70,546
62.25
Union with Nigeria
42,788
27.75
Invalid/blank votes
525
–
Total
113,859
100
Registered voters/turnout
129,549
87.9
African Elections Database
Referencesedit
^ abcdSub-National Referendums in Sub-Saharan Africa African Elections Database
January 01, 1970
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