Uganda Presidential Election Polls Close Amid Ongoing Internet Blackout

Uganda Presidential Election Polls Close Amid Ongoing Internet Blackout

Polling stations across Uganda have closed following the conclusion of the country’s general election. The counting of ballots cast during the election is currently underway, with poll workers processing the results.

President Yoweri Museveni is expected to face opposition claims of vote rigging as he seeks to extend his four-decade rule in office. Observers from various parties have been present at polling stations throughout the country, including a visit by Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi to a polling station in Kampala.

The election has seen significant interest and attention, with many Ugandans exercising their right to vote. The outcome of the election is expected to be announced in due course, pending the completion of the counting process.

As the results are processed, opposition parties have expressed concerns about the integrity of the electoral process. The internet blackout that began during the election has also raised questions about access to information and the ability of citizens to verify the accuracy of the results.

The Uganda Electoral Commission is responsible for overseeing the election and ensuring its integrity. The commission’s officials have confirmed that polling stations have closed, and the counting of ballots is now underway. Further updates on the outcome of the election will be provided as more information becomes available.

Source: Al Jazeera