Uganda has officially declared President Yoweri Museveni the winner of the 2026 presidential election, extending his rule that has spanned more than three decades. The closely watched poll was conducted amid an internet shutdown and reported restrictions on civil society organisations.
The declaration was made by the Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Simon Byabakama, who announced that Museveni secured over 7.9 million votes, the highest total recorded among all candidates.
According to the commission, the veteran leader, who first came to power in 1986, surpassed the constitutional requirement by winning more than 50 per cent of the total valid votes cast.
“Having obtained the highest number of votes in the election and the votes cast in his favour being more than 50 per cent of the total valid votes cast, the Commission hereby declares Candidate Yoweri Museveni as the winner of the election,” Byabakama said.
Official results show that about 11.4 million Ugandans participated in the election held on Thursday, representing a voter turnout of 52.5 per cent of registered voters.
More details to follow.
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