1932 Dahomeyan Administrative Council election

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Administrative Council elections were held in Dahomey in 1932.[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, Augustin Nicoué campaigned against the school enrollment restrictions. He had previously been close to the councillors supported by , but became an ardent critic of the city's Administrative Council member, .[1]

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, p271
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