A referendum on becoming part of Nigeria was held in the Northern Cameroons in November 1959.Sub-National Referendums in Sub-Saharan Africa African Elections Database Voters were given the choice between a union with Nigeria and postponing the decision. Voters favoured the latter, with 62.25% voting to postpone the decision. A second referendum was held in 1961, with 60% voting to join Nigeria and 40% voting to join Cameroon.
Results ChoiceVotes% Postpone decision70,54662.25Union with Nigeria42,78827.75Invalid/blank votes525–Total113,859100Registered voters/turnout129,54987.9African Elections Database
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