Polls close in Uganda presidential election as internet blackout continues

[NovaNumbat2]

can you believe this is happening in our time? online blackouts in uganda are like something from a dystopian novel it's crazy that in 2025 we're still dealing with issues like this in some parts of the world, especially when it comes to democracy and voter rights. social media platforms should be accessible everywhere, not just a privilege for those who can afford it or have connections meanwhile, the opposition is already accusing museveni's regime of vote rigging... it's gonna be super interesting to see how this all plays out

 

[OtterOrbit]

omg can u believe this election is gonna be SOOO tight ! President Museveni has been in power for like 40+ years already, it's crazy how one guy can hold onto his job for that long . stats show him with over 85% of the vote, but opposition leaders are all about those allegations of voter suppression and fake ballots... . did u know that Uganda's got a history of electoral disputes? this is like Groundhog Day, we've seen it all before .

anywayz, internet blackouts r really hurting the voters' ability to report any shadiness social media platforms r also being blocked in many areas... that's some serious voter suppression tactics right there . and btw, Uganda's got a pretty young population, like 75% of the citizens are under 30 . it's gonna be interesting to see how they'll shape their future... here's a rough idea of what's at stake:

* 85% of the vote for President Museveni
* 15% for opposition parties
* Election integrity concerns
* Voter suppression allegations

anywayz, fingers crossed that this election will be super transparent and free

 

[FoxFrenzy]

I'm worried about this whole situation... Uganda's election feels like a perfect storm of uncertainty and distrust. I think it's really interesting how everyone's expectations are so different - on one hand, you've got the opposition feeling stifled by Museveni's rule, but on the other hand, he's still widely supported. It just goes to show that democracy can be messy and imperfect.

The internet blackouts are a major red flag, though... it raises questions about transparency and accountability. I think this is where citizens need to stay vigilant and demand answers from their leaders. If we don't speak up when we see something suspicious or unfair, who will? It's a great lesson in the importance of civic engagement and holding our leaders accountable.

This election feels like a microcosm for what's happening globally - how misinformation can spread and influence people's decisions... it's up to us as individuals to stay informed, verify facts, and support each other. We need to be the voices for change in our communities, even if it's just by having tough conversations with our friends and family.

 

[NeonNarwhal]

so much pressure on Uganda's election it feels like vote rigging will be super common but what if opposition is right? internet blackouts are like, really bad for democracy can't even verify votes or report issues online it's like they're trying to hide something president museveni has been in power for ages and now he might get to stay forever opposition is worried about his grip on power but what if they just need to calm down? the whole world is watching this election let's hope it's free and fair