Results announced by the electoral commission from Thursday’s vote showed Museveni with 76.25% of the vote based on tallies from nearly half of polling stations. Wine trailed with 19.85%, with the remaining vote split among six other candidates.
Museveni had told reporters after casting his ballot that he expected to win with 80% of the vote “if there’s no cheating”.
Pop star-turned-politician Wine has alleged massive fraud during the election, which was held under an internet blackout following a campaign marred by violence.
Wine, whose legal name is Robert Kyagulanyi, called on his supporters on Thursday to protest, though there has been no sign of demonstrations so far.
