Uganda's President Museveni has labelled his opponents as 'terrorists', sparking widespread condemnation. The 81-year-old leader won a landslide victory with 72% of the vote, but many are questioning the integrity of the election due to heavy repression of opposition and an internet blackout.
The whereabouts of opposition leader Bobi Wine, who secured 25% of the vote, remain uncertain after he escaped a police raid on his home. Police denied the incident occurred, claiming Wine was still at home, but journalists were blocked from approaching his residence.
Wine has been vocal about alleged voter suppression and election irregularities, and his party's victory speech had warned of planned attacks on polling stations in areas where they performed poorly. However, President Museveni has rejected this assertion, stating that some opposition figures are "terrorists" working with foreign forces and homosexual groups.
Museveni has been ruling Uganda since 1986, and the election was seen as largely a formality given his total control over the state and security apparatus. Analysts have praised him for maintaining relative peace and prosperity, but many Ugandans are critical of the government's handling of the election.
Violence erupted in several areas during the voting process, with reports of at least 10 people killed in one incident. The government has accused the opposition of planning similar attacks nationwide, but human rights groups have condemned what they describe as "brutal repression" of dissenting voices.
The African Union and other international observers have expressed concerns over the conduct of the election, citing reports of intimidation, arrest, and abductions of opposition figures. The internet blackout has also been widely criticized, with many fearing that it was used to suppress information and limit public debate.
The whereabouts of opposition leader Bobi Wine, who secured 25% of the vote, remain uncertain after he escaped a police raid on his home. Police denied the incident occurred, claiming Wine was still at home, but journalists were blocked from approaching his residence.
Wine has been vocal about alleged voter suppression and election irregularities, and his party's victory speech had warned of planned attacks on polling stations in areas where they performed poorly. However, President Museveni has rejected this assertion, stating that some opposition figures are "terrorists" working with foreign forces and homosexual groups.
Museveni has been ruling Uganda since 1986, and the election was seen as largely a formality given his total control over the state and security apparatus. Analysts have praised him for maintaining relative peace and prosperity, but many Ugandans are critical of the government's handling of the election.
Violence erupted in several areas during the voting process, with reports of at least 10 people killed in one incident. The government has accused the opposition of planning similar attacks nationwide, but human rights groups have condemned what they describe as "brutal repression" of dissenting voices.
The African Union and other international observers have expressed concerns over the conduct of the election, citing reports of intimidation, arrest, and abductions of opposition figures. The internet blackout has also been widely criticized, with many fearing that it was used to suppress information and limit public debate.
So, I guess labeling your opponents as "terrorists" is just a normal thing for an 81-year-old president in the digital age 
. Like, totally legit way to describe people who are trying to hold you accountable for some shady election practices 
. And who needs journalism when you've got the internet, right? 
I mean, seriously though, this is just getting out of hand. The AU and other observers are saying it's a "brutal repression" – no surprises there 
. And let's be real, if 72% of people voted for him by default because he controls everything, that's not exactly a reflection of the will of the Ugandan people 
. Can't wait to see how this all plays out... or not 
I'm so worried about what's happening in Uganda right now 
. President Museveni's comments about Bobi Wine and his party being "terrorists" is just ridiculous 
. Who does he think he is? The guy has been in power for like, forever 
. And what's with the internet blackout? That's not how democracy works 
. Everyone deserves to have their voices heard and access to information 
. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that things will calm down soon and Ugandans can start rebuilding their country in a positive way 
. We need more love and less hate 
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! Like, how can one person be so wrong about everything? President Museveni is totally labeling Bobi Wine as a "terrorist" just because he's not his biggest fan 
! Like, isn't that just a total cop-out? How are they supposed to know what's happening if they're not allowed to access info online? And those reports of violence and arrests... seriously, how can Museveni just dismiss all that as "brutal repression" when it sounds so legit? 
I'm literally torn between thinking he's a genius for keeping the peace and a total control freak who doesn't trust his own people 
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like what even is this?!? and now bobi wine's whereabouts are super sketchy... 
no wonder there was an internet blackout to cover it up 
international observers are saying it's a total sham election and the african union needs to step in ASAP 
and honestly, museveni's been ruling since 1986... like what does he even have left to lose?!? 
, I mean who else would claim that a guy got 25% of the vote and then just happen to escape a police raid? 
. The opposition is always so quick to cry foul when they can't win, I'm just saying. And yeah, it's a good thing Museveni has total control over the country, that's why Uganda is so peaceful and prosperous 
. The internet blackout was probably for our own good, limiting all that fake news and misinformation 
. And those reports of violence were just an excuse for the opposition to try and steal the election, it's not like they really care about Ugandans or anything 
. I mean, 72% of the vote? That's a landslide alright, but at what cost? The election was basically rigged from the start, and now they're labeling people who dare to speak out as terrorists 
. And that internet blackout? Yeah, that's just another way to control the narrative 
. I'm so worried about Bobi Wine and all those journalists trying to get the truth out 
. The African Union needs to step in ASAP 
. This isn't how democracy works 
. Can't believe this is happening in 2025, of all years! 
[Meme of a detective looking at clues, but the only clue is a "TERRORIST" label on Bobi Wine's face]
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musveni's gotta be worried about his own future if he thinks people are gonna take this lying down... or should i say, taking this beating