73% Lead vs. Missing Candidate: Bobi Wine Uganda Election 2026 Under Siege
Opposition candidate Bobi Wine has been reportedly detained as Bobi Wine Uganda Election 2026 results show President Museveni leading amid violence and blackouts.
The ballots are being counted, but the leading challenger has vanished. While Uganda's long-time leader moves closer to extending his 40-year reign, his main rival has reportedly been whisked away by the military. Bobi Wine, the top opposition figure, was allegedly removed from his home by force following a tense election day.
Bobi Wine Uganda Election 2026: Detention Amid Vote Counting
The National Unity Platform (NUP) announced on Friday that Wine was taken to an unknown destination in an army helicopter. This escalation occurred on January 16, 2026, just a day after the country went to the polls under a total internet blackout. According to Al Jazeera, security agents were seen jumping over the fence of Wine's residence, though authorities haven't confirmed his current whereabouts.
Internet Blackout and Reports of Post-Election Violence
With 81% of the votes counted, President Yoweri Museveni leads with 73.7%, while Bobi Wine holds 22.7%. The electoral process, however, is overshadowed by reports of violence in Butambala, where between 7 and 10 people were reportedly killed during clashes between security forces and opposition supporters.
After killing them, the military continued firing. They ensured that they removed all the evidence of the dead.
The United Nations stated the campaign was marred by widespread repression. Before his disappearance, Wine had called on Ugandans to reject the regime, alleging massive ballot stuffing. Final results are expected by 4:00 PM local time on Saturday.
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