1977 South West African Turnhalle Plan referendum explained

A referendum on the Turnhalle plan was held in South West Africa on 18 May 1977.[1] In the Whites-only referendum, the draft constitution was approved by 94.69% of voters.[1] However, following pressure from the United Nations Security Council, the constitution was never enacted.[2]

Results

ChoiceVotes%
For30,32994.69
Against5.31
Invalid/blank votes
Total100
Eligible voters/turnout51,97564.90
align=left colspan=3Source: Direct Democracy

Notes and References

  1. http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=na011977 Südwestafrika (Namibia), 18. Mai 1977: Turnhalle-Plan für die Unabhängigkeit [South West Africa, 18 May 1977: Turnhalle plan for independence]
  2. http://www.vantaa.fi/fi/kulttuuri/museot/_kaupunginmuseo/vantaa_city_museum/namibia/the_long_road_to_independence The Long Road to Independence