Uganda’s President, Yoweri K. Museveni, is said to be in early talks as his known challenger and opposition leader, Bobi Wine, is placed under house arrest.

Tallies from more than half of polling stations, Uganda’s Electoral Commission reported on Friday that the incumbent leader of the Central African nation had taken 76.25 percent of the vote.

Meanwhile, Museveni’s main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine, had gained just 19.85 percent.

The remaining votes were split among six ‍other candidates, the Electoral Commission said.

Yoweri K. Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, ⁠told reporters while casting his ballot on Thursday, that he is expected to win with 80 percent of the vote “if there’s no cheating”.

Wine, born Robert Kyagulanyi, has alleged massive fraud during the election, which was held under an internet blackout, provoking criticism from international institutions.

The musician turn politician on his X hand wrote:

‘Uganda is in the dark with the internet shut down. Several incidents of ballot stuffing have been recorded. The regime’s military and police is directly involved in repressing our agents at polling stations. On top of abductions, the regime forces are targeting our leaders across the country’.

‘Meanwhile, yesterday, after casting my ballot, the military deployed all around my home to place me under house arrest. These criminals even jumped over the fence and entered our compound. My house is still besieged – no one allowed to come in or go out. This ain’t strength. They do this out of fear for the people they have offended by committing so many atrocities against them. They do this because they are afraid of the people’s reaction after stealing their vote.

However, the country’s police chief has told reporters that he is un aware the opposition leader is placed under house arrest.