Uganda’s President Museveni Hails NRM Dominance After Election Win, Says Opposition “Lucky”

President Yoweri Museveni has celebrated his decisive victory in the country’s recent presidential election, describing the outcome as a clear demonstration of the strength and dominance of his ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).

Addressing the nation on Sunday from his country home in western Uganda, Museveni said the landslide result reflected the deep-rooted support enjoyed by the NRM across the country.

He dismissed concerns over low voter turnout, arguing that the opposition should be grateful for the outcome. “The opposition are lucky. They have not seen our full strength,” Museveni declared.

Voter turnout stood at approximately 52 percent, the lowest recorded since Uganda’s return to multiparty politics in 2006. The president suggested that many of those who did not cast their ballots were supporters of the ruling party who saw no need to vote.

The 81-year-old leader secured more than 71.6 percent of the vote, extending his decades-long hold on power. His closest challenger, opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, garnered about 24.7 percent.

Museveni’s remarks come amid ongoing criticism from opposition groups, who have questioned the credibility of the electoral process and cited alleged irregularities.