Besigye in landslide win

The FDC electoral commission chairman Dan Mugarura has announced that Dr Besigye polled 728 total votes, while Gen Mugisha Muntu, his only contender got only 115, a difference of 613 votes.

A total 844 ballots were counted, with one declared invalid, while two were spoilt.

Meanwhile, Gen Muntu has conceded defeat.

Speaking shortly after the results were declared, Gen Muntu said respects the choice of the delegates. He has promised to rally behind Dr Besigye, adding that the vote was not about individuals but finding solutions to the problems which Ugandans encounter everyday.

Dr Besigye has been the FDC head since 2005 and has since contested in two presidential elections, during which he lost to President Yoweri Museveni.