Democratic Socialist Movement

For Struggle, Solidarity and Socialism in Nigeria

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UGANDA’S 2026 ELECTIONS: MUSEVENI’S OFFICIAL VICTORY AND THE STRUGGLE FOR A “NEW UGANDA”

Ugandan’s Museveni had his 40-year rule extended in January 2026 through an election marred with irregularities, apathy and heavy repression of opposition, especially members of the National Unity Platform (NUP) led by activist Bobi Wine. By Adaramoye Michael Lenin Museveni, before the election, had boasted that he would win the election with a figure not less than 80% of the