The claim
“Figures so far give Museveni 74% of the vote, with Wine on 23%, based on returns from 81% of polling stations.”
Our verdict
True
The BBC article and Brussels Reporter both report that Museveni has 74% of the vote and Wine 23% based on returns from 81% of polling stations.
What we found
No contradictory evidence was found in the reviewed sources. Therefore the claim is true.
The evidence
2 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
BBC article states: 'Figures so far give Museveni 74% of the vote, with Wine on 23%, based on returns from 81% of polling stations.'
bbc.com· BBC report on vote figures - Background
Brussels Reporter notes Museveni securing approximately 74% of votes, Wine 23%, based on results from 81% of polling stations.
brusselsreporter.com· Brussels Reporter article on vote figures
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