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.Elections in Rwanda African Elections Database King Kigeli claimed the vote had been rigged.
Results Question one
ChoiceVotes%For253,96320.15Against1,006,33979.85Invalid/blank votes14,329–Total1,274,631100Registered voters/turnout1,337,34295.31Source: African Elections Database
Question two
ChoiceVotes%For257,51020.40Against1,004,65579.60Invalid/blank votes11,526–Total1,273,691100Registered voters/turnout1,337,34295.24Source: African Elections Database
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