Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has won a fifth term as president, extending his 30 years in office.
The 71-year-old won 60.75% of the vote while his nearest rival Kizza Besigye took 35%, the election commission said.
Mr Museveni's supporters have been all over social media congratulating him. One singer Jose Chameleone who has benefited from Museveni's campaigns had this to say after EC announced M7 victorious.
Congratulations to the Elected President of Uganda 2016 - Y.K.Museveni.
And for all society condemning each other on who voted and supported who it's not Primary now. It's time to reconcile and together build our nation with the greatest of our abilities.
To all Friends and Fans who have thrown unkindness to me for practicing my fundamental right of choice, please stop threatening to boycott my Showcases that shows how conditional your support to me is. I have never insulted your love for other artistes simply because such is life.
If I offended any of you in that manner,Stay home next time I have a Show and wait for those you support unconditionally.
I am Ugandan,We are UgandansWe are all relevant to the building of a Peaceful and prosperous Uganda.
LEONE ISLAND MUSIC EMPIRE
