Uganda just got a reminder that its election process is still super shady
. 70% might sound like a landslide win, but when you consider all those "irregularities" like manual voter lists being used to stuff the ballot and polling staff being kidnapped, it's hard not to wonder if Museveni really won fair and square
. The internet shutdown and human rights abuses don't exactly inspire confidence in the system either
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As for Bobi Wine, I think he should keep pushing for reform and accountability - his safety shouldn't be a concern when it comes to speaking out against corruption
. But with Museveni's grip on power so tight, it's hard to see how things are going to change anytime soon
. Still, Wine's not going away quietly, and that's gotta count for something, right? The fact that Freedom House has been warning about Uganda's democratic deficits for years is just a sad confirmation of what we already knew
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It's also worth thinking about the broader implications of Museveni's long-term rule
. With term limits essentially rewritten to allow for multiple re-elections, it's hard to see how anyone else can ever challenge him and become president
. The country's growth prospects might be looking up, but they're not exactly going to trickle down to the average Ugandan unless there are some real changes made behind the scenes
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. And can we talk about how rigged the whole system seems? The internet shutdown and manual voter lists are major red flags 
. I'm also really worried about Bobi Wine's safety – he shouldn't have to wear a flak jacket to a rally! 
It's like the government is trying to intimidate him into silence 
. We need to be keeping an eye on this situation and pushing for real change in Uganda 
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the fact that there were clashes between police and opposition supporters is just heartbreaking... 7 people died? 
and I'm also thinking about the fact that Museveni has been in power for so long now... he's basically a dictator at this point. 
I hope Wine's campaign can bring some change to Uganda soon... 
wine's right to protest tho gotta speak truth to power you can't just deny someone a peaceful transfer of power without consequences 
wine seems like a good guy trying to do what's right, but it's hard to know if anything is actually gonna change 