Uganda’s electoral body declares Museveni election winner
*Main rival Bobi Wine claims vote-rigging, vows to produce evidence.
The Electoral Commission of Uganda has declared 76 years old Yoweri Museveni winner of Thursday presential election in the country.
According to the electoral umpire, Museveni secured 58.6 per cent of the vote while his top opposition challenger, Bobi Wine came second with 34.8 per cent.
The results were announced on Saturday amid allegations of widespread rigging.
Museveni’s win extends his 35-year reign in the East African country.
Details later.
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