Voters in face masks andan Internet blackout.

Theo vote pits longtime leader You weary was 70 against popular singer turned politician Bobby Wine.

Voters at some stations sat and waited as ballot papers did not arrive on time.

Opposition front runner Bobby Wine headed to his polling station, guarded by men in bulletproof vests and helmets.

A supporters danced and cheered.

It's a familiar sight.

Campaigning ahead of the vote has been marred by violent crackdowns on scores of people have been killed.

The government says it was stopping illegal gatherings because of the co vid crisis.

Wine himself has been repeatedly arrested on began campaigning in a helmet and flak jackets.

Speaking at a news conference on Election Day, he said that his team continued to be intimidated.

Our polling agents and our coordinators on pulling assistance are on the run because they are being surrounded on there, being pursued by the police on the military as if they are criminals.

Wine is the main challenger to 76 year old incumbent president.

Most 70 who has been in power since 1986.

His government ordered an Internet blackout until further notice on Wednesday after banning all social media and messaging APS.

There are over 17 million registered voters on the first.

Results are expected by Saturday evening.