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1961 Togolese general election

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General elections were held in Togo on 9 April 1961, alongside a constitutional referendum. It was the first time the President had been directly elected, and Prime Minister Sylvanus Olympio of the Party of Togolese Unity was the only candidate. He was elected unopposed, with the PUT won all 52 seats in the National Assembly.[1]

Results

Party Votes % Seats +/-
Party of Togolese Unity 52 +23
Total 52 +6

References

  1. ^ Elections in Togo African Elections Database
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