1957 Nigerien Territorial Assembly election explained

Country:France
Previous Election:1952
Next Election:1958
Seats For Election:All 60 seats in the Territorial Assembly
Majority Seats:31
Election Date:31 March 1957
Turnout:28.68%
Party1:Sawaba
Leader1:Djibo Bakary
Percentage1:64.52
Last Election1:New
Seats1:41
Leader2:Hamani Diori
Party2:Nigerien Progressive Party – African Democratic Rally
Percentage2:29.96
Last Election2:0
Seats2:19

Territorial Assembly elections were held in Niger on 31 March 1957. The result was a victory for the Sawaba party, which won 41 of the 60 seats.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. [Dolf Sternberger]
  2. Abdourahmane Idrissa & Samuel Decalo (2012) Historical Dictionary of Niger p331