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Electoral system

Three members of the Administrative Council were elected from single-member constituencies;

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. 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 ''

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'', but became an ardent critic of the city's Administrative Council member, Casimir d'Almeida.

Results

Despite Nicoué's campaign, Casimir d'Almeida was re-elected.

References

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