Uganda election: Electoral commission apologizes for voting delays

Uganda's Electoral Commission has apologized over delays in opening polling stations as people queue to vote in crucial election. 

According to the Commission, difficulties in transporting electoral materials caused the delays. 

President Yoweri Museveni, 71, is seeking to extend his 30-year rule, in a race widely seen as the tightest in the country's history.  

Seven opposition candidates are running against him. 

His main challenger is his former physician, Kizza Besigye.  

Mr Besigye has said he does not think the election will be free and fair. 


BBC