A referendum on becoming a
republic was held in
the Gambia in April 1970. The changes resulted in the creation of the post of
President to replace
Elizabeth II as head of state, thus eliminating the post of
Governor-General. It was the second referendum on the issue: the
first in 1965 failed because the two-thirds majority required was not reached.
A referendum on becoming a
republic was held in
the Gambia in April 1970. The changes resulted in the creation of the post of
President to replace
Elizabeth II as head of state, thus eliminating the post of
Governor-General. It was the second referendum on the issue: the
first in 1965 failed because the two-thirds majority required was not reached.