A constitutional referendum was held in Cameroon on 20 May 1972. The new constitution would make the country a unitary state, as opposed to the previous federal system, as well as giving more powers to President Ahmadou Ahidjo.[1] It was passed by 99.99% of voters with a 98.2% turnout.
1972 Cameroonian constitutional referendum
20 May 1972
Do you approve, with the aim of consolidating national unity and accelerating the economic, social and cultural development of the nation, the draft constitution submitted to the Cameroonian people by the President of the Federal Republic of Cameroon and establishing a Republic, united and indivisible, under the name of a united Republic of Cameroon?
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