Uganda's most prominent opposition presidential candidate, Bobi Wine, claimed massive ballot stuffing and the arrest and abduction of his party's officials during Thursday's general election. Wine, a pop star turned politician, made the accusations on X, formerly known as Twitter, stating that the internet was switched off and that his party leaders, polling agents, and supervisors were targeted.

Wine urged voters to "RISE TO THE OCCASION AND REJECT THE CRIMINAL REGIME." The election took place against a backdrop of an internet shutdown, adding to the tension and raising concerns about transparency. Voting was delayed in many parts of the country.

The election is expected to extend President Yoweri Museveni's nearly four-decade grip on power. Museveni, who has been in office since 1986, is seeking another term. The election has been marred by violence and allegations of repression against the opposition.

The government has defended its actions, citing the need to maintain security and prevent the spread of misinformation. However, critics argue that the measures are intended to stifle dissent and rig the election in favor of Museveni. International observers have expressed concerns about the fairness and transparency of the electoral process. The African Union and the East African Community have deployed observer missions to monitor the election. The outcome of the election and its aftermath will have significant implications for Uganda's political future and its relations with the international community.