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DB1-002

The plebisite results

The United Nations-organised plebiscite on 11 February 1961 was one of the most significant events in the history of the southern and northern parts of the British-administered trust territory in Cameroon. the Southern Cameroonians were asked two questions 1) Do you wish to achieve independence by joining the independent Federation of Nigeria OR 2) Do you wish to achieve independence by joining the independent Republic of Cameroon? 70.50% of Southern Cameroonians Voted to join the Independent Republic of Cameroon with and 29.50% against.