Bobi Wine shares video of alleged election malpractices in Uganda

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Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) has shared a video online alleging electoral malpractice during the recent polls.

He claimed the video he shared Sunday morning shows Electoral Commission officials marking ballot papers in favour of President Yoweri Museveni at a polling station in western Uganda.

In a statement accompanying the video, Mr Wine said the footage was evidence of what he described as a “stolen election”, accusing the state of manipulating the voting process.

He described Museveni and his whole regime as rogue, claims AVDelta News cannot verify.

He said the alleged malpractices were so widespread in the country and not just in one polling station.

Bobi Wine added that opposition agents were allegedly arrested or abducted while attempting to protect the vote.

The National Unity Platform (NUP) party leader said his team campaigned, voted and deployed agents across polling stations but was unable to safeguard the outcome due to what he termed systematic interference.

“The only recourse is for the people of Uganda to reclaim their voice,” he said, describing the exercise as a “protest vote”.

He called on supporters and the public to continue sharing videos and other material which he said could serve as evidence of electoral irregularities during voting held on January 15, 2026.

By the time of publication, the Uganda Electoral Commission had not publicly responded to the specific video or the allegations raised by Mr Wine.

The Commission has previously maintained that Uganda’s elections are conducted in accordance with the law and that safeguards are in place to ensure transparency and credibility.

Uganda’s elections have historically been contested, with opposition groups frequently alleging intimidation, arrests of agents and vote manipulation.

The government has consistently denied wrongdoing, insisting that the electoral process reflects the will of the people.

The circulation of the video is likely to heighten political tension as the country awaits further announcements and possible legal challenges.

Bobi Wine urged Ugandans to remain vigilant and continue documenting any incidents they believe undermine the integrity of the vote, using the hashtag #FreeUgandaNow.