Museveni Secures Over 70% in Official Count The electoral commission announced President Yoweri Museveni with roughly 71.6 % of the vote, while challenger Bobi Wine garnered about 24.7 % [1][2][3]. Turnout fell to 52 %, the lowest since multiparty elections began in 2006 [1]. Museveni framed the result as proof of the National Resistance Movement’s strength, urging the nation to recognize the party’s dominance [1].

Bob Wine Rejects Results and Claims Helicopter Abduction Wine’s campaign alleged a military helicopter seized him from his Kampala home during a night raid, a claim police denied, saying he remained at home under house arrest [2][3]. He posted on Facebook about escaping the alleged abduction and criticized the internet blackout for fueling speculation [2]. The opposition vowed to challenge the official tally in court, labeling the results “fake” [1].

Election Process Disrupted by Internet Blackout and Machine Failures Authorities imposed a multi‑day internet shutdown, citing misinformation concerns, which blocked independent verification of results [2][3]. Biometric voter‑identification devices malfunctioned in several districts, delaying ballot delivery and opening times, especially in Kampala [1][2]. Election officials insisted the private transmission system kept counting on schedule despite these glitches [3].

Violence Claims Include Seven Opposition Supporters Killed Museveni reported that seven supporters of Wine’s parliamentary candidate were killed by police after an attack on a polling station in Butambala [1]. Opposition groups described the deaths as disputed and part of broader violence, with reports of additional killings nationwide [2][3]. The incidents intensified security tensions as police defended their actions and promised a clear results timeline [2].