A referendum on becoming a republic was held in
the Gambia on 24 November 1965.[1] If the referendum had passed, the post of
president would have replaced
Elizabeth II as head of state, and thus eliminated the post of
Governor-General.
There were 154,626 registered voters for the referendum, with 93,484 valid votes cast. 65.85% of voters voted for the proposal, but failed to reach the two-thirds support required for the proposal to be accepted.
A referendum on becoming a republic was held in
the Gambia on 24 November 1965.[1] If the referendum had passed, the post of
president would have replaced
Elizabeth II as head of state, and thus eliminated the post of
Governor-General.
There were 154,626 registered voters for the referendum, with 93,484 valid votes cast. 65.85% of voters voted for the proposal, but failed to reach the two-thirds support required for the proposal to be accepted.
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