The Government of Uganda is said to have blocked internet as vote counting in the presidential and parliamentary elections begun.
Earlier, main opposition leader, pop-star cum politician, Bobi Wine, reported that his phone and that of his wife had been ‘blocked”, noting that he was unable to make or receive calls.
“I know this is to stop me from communicating to our agents and coordinators,” Wine wrote on Twitter prior to the commencement of the vote counting process.
Over 18 million Ugandans reportedly registered to vote in the January 14, 2021 presidential and parliamentary elections.
For the presidential race, a candidate is required to win over 50 percent of valid votes to avoid a runoff vote.
Multiple Ugandan and international media reports monitored by African Entertainment, revealed that the voting process was tense.
The 2021 presidential election pits President Yoweri Museveni against opposition leader, Bobi Wine.
Mr Wine is a pop star-turned-opposition leader and has the support of the mass of Ugandan youth, according to reports.
Violence heralding this year’s elections in Uganda has reportedly led to security forces killing about 50 people.
There has been reported crackdowns on opposition supporters and candidates, with Mr Wine’s wife believed to have been harassed and stripped naked by police.
Reports say there are fears of unrest due to alleged attempts by security forces to stop Bobi Wine’s supporters from monitoring polling stations, especially during the votes counting phase.
Museveni has been in power since 1986.
A former rebel leader, the incumbent president aged 76, is seeking a sixth term of office.
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