Uganda's Electoral Clash: Museveni vs. Wine

Yoweri Museveni was declared the winner of Uganda's presidential election, securing a seventh term with 71.65% of votes. His main opponent, Bobi Wine, claimed an unfair election process, citing military interference and voting irregularities. The failure of biometric machines could also spark legal challenges to the results.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kampala | Updated: 17-01-2026 18:54 IST | Created: 17-01-2026 18:54 IST
Uganda's Electoral Clash: Museveni vs. Wine
Yoweri Museveni
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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has secured a seventh consecutive term, claiming 71.65% of the votes in the recent presidential election.

Bobi Wine, the main opposition candidate and a former musician, received 24.72% of the votes but is poised to contest the official outcome, citing an unfair election process.

Challenges marred the election, including a failed biometric voting system, which could prompt legal actions as Uganda contends with accusations of electoral malpractice.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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