Ugandans still uncertain about poll

As the Ugandan 2016 polls draw near - in which the incumbent head of state Yoweri Museveni is scheduled to defend the position he has held since 1986 - questions are being whether the elections will be free and fair.

Museveni is facing challenge from opposition leader Kizza Besigye, female aspirant Maureen Kyalya and Ambaba Mbabazi, a former premier and ruling party stalwart.

According to Dr Besigye, a threefold loser for Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), Museveni’s rule is destined to end in a few days if the polls are free and fair.

Last month, the US administration expressed deep concern over deteriorating electoral environment with troops employing extra-judicial force, obstruction, dispersal of opposition rallies, intimidation and arrests of journalists.

While Ugandans have never witnessed power handover through the ballot, many are still apprehensive that it may not be any different this time round. Although Ugandans are ready for the February 18 polls, they are still uncertain about the winner as opposed to the previous years.

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