Ugandan Election Drama: Museveni's Commanding Lead Amidst Controversy

Veteran Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni leads early in election results, with opposition leader Bobi Wine claiming voter fraud and being under house arrest. Museveni, in power since 1986, seeks a decisive victory amidst rumors of his succession plans. The election has been marked by alleged repression and violence.

President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda is showing a strong lead in early election results, which have sparked controversy amid allegations of electoral malpractice by his main rival, Bobi Wine. Museveni, who has ruled since 1986, is aiming for another term as the country questions his eventual successor.

The electoral commission reported Museveni had 76.25% of the vote from nearly half of the polling stations in Thursday's election. Pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine, who claims massive fraud took place, is trailing with 19.85%. The election period has been fraught with violence and conducted under an internet blackout.

Wine's National Unity Platform claims he is under house arrest, though authorities deny this. Previous elections have seen Wine detained under similar circumstances. Meanwhile, Museveni is believed to be positioning his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as a potential successor, an idea he publicly denies.

(With inputs from agencies.)