Gambian republic referendum, 1970

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A referendum on becoming a republic was held in the Gambia in April 1970. The changes would result in the creation of the post of president to replace the Governor-General representing Elizabeth II as head of state. It was the second referendum on the issue, the first in 1965 failing because the two-thirds majority required was not reached.

This time the referendum produced a "yes". Prime Minister Dawda Jawara was elected president by the parliament, replacing Elizabeth II (represented by Farimang Mamadi Singateh) as head of state on 24 April 1970.

[edit] Result

Choice	Votes	%
For	84,968	70.45%
Against	35,638	29.55%
Total	120,606	100%
Source: African Elections database

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