By: Isaac Kwabena Boadu Date: 21st January, 2026
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has won a seventh term in office, securing 71.65% of the vote. His main rival, Bobi Wine, got 24.72% of the votes. Bobi Wine, a musician turned politician, has rejected the results, claiming widespread fraud and irregularities, including ballot stuffing and intimidation by security forces.
Bobi Wine said he won’t challenge the results in court, citing a lack of confidence in the judiciary. Instead, he’s urged his supporters to peacefully protest the outcome. The African Union observers noted no evidence of ballot stuffing but criticized the internet shutdown, which hurt access to information and economic activities.
Pres. Yoweri Museveni, 81, has been in power since 1986 and is expected to serve another five-year term. His son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, is seen as a potential successor. Parliamentary elections are set to continue, with the National Resistance Movement likely to keep its majority.
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