AU Applauds Uganda Election, Congratulates Museveni On Victory
The African Union Commission (AUC) has commended the conduct of Uganda’s presidential election held on January 15 and congratulated President Yoweri Museveni on his re-election.
President Museveni, Uganda’s long-time leader, secured a landslide victory in the polls, winning 71.65 percent of the votes, according to official results released by the country’s electoral commission. The victory extends his rule, which began in 1986, into a seventh term in office.
His closest challenger, opposition leader Bobi Wine, finished second with 24.72 percent of the votes cast.
In a statement issued after the election, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, praised the overall conduct of the electoral process and formally congratulated Museveni on his victory.
“The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, commends the conduct of the elections in Uganda and congratulates H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his re-election with 71.61% of the votes cast during the presidential elections held on 15 January 2026,” the statement said.
Youssouf reiterated the African Union’s commitment to supporting democracy and effective governance across the continent. He also applauded the people of Uganda for their dedication to strengthening democratic gains while promoting peace, security and development.
The AUC chairperson further expressed appreciation to former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan for his leadership of the joint African Union, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), and Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Election Observation Mission to Uganda. He described Jonathan’s role as providing “sterling leadership” throughout the observation exercise.
Youssouf reaffirmed that the African Union Commission remains committed to promoting democracy, good governance and credible electoral processes across Africa, while continuing to support member states in consolidating peace, security and development.
