KAMPALA: Uganda’s veteran leader Yoweri Museveni has secured a seventh term in office, following a landslide victory in the country’s latest presidential election, the Electoral Commission announced on Saturday.
According to the commission’s chairperson, Museveni won a decisive majority of the vote, extending his rule of the East African nation, which began in 1986. The outcome cements his position as one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders.
The election was conducted amid heightened political tension, with opposition groups raising concerns over electoral fairness, media restrictions, and the treatment of rival candidates. However, electoral officials said the voting process reflected the will of the people.
Museveni, 80, campaigned on a platform of economic stability, infrastructure development, and regional security, emphasizing Uganda’s role in counterterrorism efforts and peacekeeping missions across East Africa. His government has overseen years of economic growth, but critics argue that democratic institutions have weakened under his prolonged tenure.
Opposition figures are expected to challenge the results, citing alleged irregularities and restrictions on campaigning and public assembly. International observers are also closely monitoring developments, particularly regarding civil liberties and political freedoms.
In his victory address, Museveni thanked Ugandans for their continued support and pledged to focus on job creation, industrialization, healthcare, and education reforms in his new term.
The election outcome is likely to shape Uganda’s political trajectory for years to come, influencing regional diplomacy, economic partnerships, and domestic governance reforms.
– WNN Africa Newsroom
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