Cameroon's Path to Reunification: The British Cameroons Plebiscites of 1959-1961

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November 1959 British Northern Cameroons Plebiscite
Main Points: Voters were asked if they wanted to join Nigeria when it becomes independent or decide the political status at a later date.


Registered Voters 129,549
Total Votes (Voter Turnout) 113,859 (87.9%)
Invalid/Blank Votes        525
Total Valid Votes 113,334

Results Number of Votes % of Votes
Union with Nigeria 42,788 27.75%
Postpone Decision 70,546 62.25%
11-12 February 1961 British Cameroons Plebiscite
Main Points: Voters were asked if they wanted to unite with Nigeria or Cameroon when independence is granted to the two regions.
Northern Cameroons


Registered Voters 292,985
Total Votes (Voter Turnout) Not Available (N/A)
Invalid/Blank Votes Not Available
Total Valid Votes 243,955

Southern Cameroons

Registered Voters 349,652
Total Votes (Voter Turnout) Not Available (N/A)
Invalid/Blank Votes Not Available
Total Valid Votes 331,312

Results Northern Cameroons Southern Cameroons
Number of Votes % of Votes Number of Votes % of Votes
Union with the Federation of Nigeria 146,296 59.97% 97,741 29.50%
Union with the Republic of Cameroon 97,659 40.03% 233,571 70.50%



                                                                                                       

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