Archive · 24 Jun 2025
Ugandan President Museveni to Run for Reelection, Official Says
Uganda's President, Yoweri Museveni, who has been in charge for almost 40 years, plans to run for president again.
The election is set for early next year, and this is the first time his party has officially said he'll run.
A party official said he will get the forms to represent the party in the election.
His main rival is Bobi Wine, a musician-turned-politician.
Wine said the last election was unfair.
People have accused Museveni of staying in power through unfair tactics, but he says people support him.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni will seek reelection in the upcoming general election.
The election is scheduled for early next year.
Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, is aiming to extend his rule.
The ruling party's electoral body confirmed Museveni will pick up forms to represent the party.
Museveni's closest opponent is expected to be Bobi Wine, who ran in the 2021 election.
- Who
- Yoweri Museveni, the President of Uganda, and Bobi Wine.
- What
- President Yoweri Museveni will seek reelection.
- When
- The election is scheduled for early next year.
- Where
- Uganda
- Why
- To extend Museveni's nearly four-decade rule.
Critics of Museveni
Museveni Supporters
Allegations of Power Maintenance
Critics of Museveni
Accuse Museveni of using patronage and security forces to maintain his grip on power.
Museveni Supporters
Museveni denies the accusations and says his long rule is due to popular support.
- President
- Yoweri Museveni
- Election Timing
- Early next year
- In Power Since
- 1986
- Party
- National Resistance Movement (NRM)
- Main Opponent
- Bobi Wine