1930 Dahomeyan Administrative Council election

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Administrative Council elections were held in Dahomey in 1930.[1]

Electoral system[]

Three members of the Administrative Council were elected from single-member constituencies; Abomey, Ouidah and Porto-Novo. However, the franchise was extremely restricted.

Campaign[]

In Porto-Novo, ran against the incumbent .[1] D'Almeida was supported by the newspaper, whilst Nicoué was supported by Le Phare du Dahomey.

Results[]

Despite Nicoué's campaign, was re-elected.[1]

Constituency Elected candidate
Abomey
Ouidah
Porto-Novo

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Patrick Manning (2004) Slavery, Colonialism and Economic Growth in Dahomey, 1640-1960, Cambridge University Press, p269
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