1961 Rwandan monarchy referendum

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.

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]

Results

Question one

Should the Monarchy in Rwanda be preserved?

Question two

Should Kigeli V remain King of Rwanda?

References

1. Elections in Rwanda African Elections Database
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.