1925 Dahomeyan Administrative Council election explained

Administrative Council elections were held in Dahomey for the first time in 1925.^[1]

Background

The Administrative Council was established in 1894,^[2] Although it had no elected members, the Chamber of Commerce selected some of the councillors.^[3] However, three elected seats were introduced in 1925.

Electoral system

Three constituencies were created for the elections, Abomey, Ouidah and Porto-Novo. The franchise was extremely restricted, with only 470 people registered to vote.^[4]

Results

Two of the three seats were won by candidates supported by the French colonial authorities. However, Pierre Johnson was elected in Ouidah despite opposition from the French.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Patrick Manning (2004) Slavery, Colonialism and Economic Growth in Dahomey, 1640-1960, Cambridge University Press, p267
2. Richard Paraiso & Adrienne Paraiso (2015) Return to the Fatherland, WestBow Press
3. Manning, p265
4. [Dolf Sternberger]