Cameroon's Path to Reunification: The British Cameroons Plebiscites of 1959-1961

November 1959 British Northern Cameroons Plebiscite

Main Points: Voters were asked if they wanted to join Nigeria when it becomes independent or decide the political status at a later date.

Registered Voters	129,549
Total Votes (Voter Turnout)	113,859 (87.9%)
Invalid/Blank Votes	525
Total Valid Votes	113,334

Results	Number of Votes	% of Votes
Union with Nigeria	42,788	27.75%
Postpone Decision	70,546	62.25%

11-12 February 1961 British Cameroons Plebiscite

Main Points: Voters were asked if they wanted to unite with Nigeria or Cameroon when independence is granted to the two regions.

Northern Cameroons

Registered Voters	292,985
Total Votes (Voter Turnout)	Not Available (N/A)
Invalid/Blank Votes	Not Available
Total Valid Votes	243,955

Southern Cameroons

Registered Voters	349,652
Total Votes (Voter Turnout)	Not Available (N/A)
Invalid/Blank Votes	Not Available
Total Valid Votes	331,312

Results	Northern Cameroons		Southern Cameroons
	Number of Votes	% of Votes	Number of Votes	% of Votes
Union with the Federation of Nigeria	146,296	59.97%	97,741	29.50%
Union with the Republic of Cameroon	97,659	40.03%	233,571	70.50%