MUSEVENI SWORN IN FOR SEVENTH TERM, EXTENDS NEARLY FOUR DECADES IN POWER
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Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a seventh term, extending his rule to nearly 40 years after winning Uganda’s highly contested January presidential election.
The inauguration ceremony took place on Tuesday at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, where thousands of supporters gathered to witness the veteran leader take the oath of office.
According to Uganda’s Electoral Commission, Museveni secured 71.65 percent of the vote in the election.
His closest challenger, opposition leader and musician Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, polled 24.72 percent but rejected the outcome, describing the election as fraudulent and alleging widespread irregularities including ballot stuffing.
The January polls were held under intense scrutiny, with reports of intimidation of opposition figures, abductions of activists and a nationwide internet shutdown that raised concerns about transparency.
Museveni, who came to power in 1986 after leading a rebel insurgency, has since overseen major constitutional amendments, including the removal of presidential term limits and later age limits, enabling him to extend his stay in office.
While critics accuse his government of entrenching long-term rule, supporters credit him with restoring stability and promoting economic growth after years of post-independence instability in Uganda.
Despite increasing criticism from opposition groups and human rights advocates, Museveni remains one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, maintaining a dominant position in Uganda’s political landscape.
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