The defence in the treason trial of CHADEMA official Tundu Lissu introduced election-observer claims and accounts of arrests, according to The Chanzo. A deputy CHADEMA secretary general told the court that the excerpts underpinning the charges were taken out of context from a three-hour speech about reforms. The testimony forms part of the defence's effort to challenge the prosecution's framing of Lissu's remarks.

A CHADEMA party leader testifying for the defence in the trial of Tundu Lissu conceded in a Dar es Salaam court on Friday that the party chairperson intended his April 3, 2025 speech to reach the Tanzanian public and that its purpose was to press the government to undertake legal reforms to the electoral system. According to The Chanzo, the admission came as prosecutors continued challenging the defence's account of the speech, which is central to the case against Lissu.

PDP candidate Wole Oluyede has stated that the recent Ekiti gubernatorial election did not meet expectations, citing various irregularities. He is currently in consultation regarding potential next steps following the election results.

Dr. Wole Oluyede, the Ekiti PDP candidate, has expressed concerns over the results of the June 20 governorship election, alleging irregularities. He is currently seeking legal advice and consulting with party members regarding the matter.

The Niger-Delta Professionals Forum has rejected claims that Rotimi Amaechi lost the ADC vice presidential ticket and has described the reports as part of a smear campaign against him. The forum's statement comes as the political landscape heats up ahead of the 2027 elections.

The National Spokesman of the African Democratic Congress, Abdullahi, expressed concerns that the 2027 general elections in Nigeria may not take place. He attributed this apprehension to various persistent issues related to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the government led by the All Progressives Congress (APC). Additionally, he highlighted insecurity as a potential factor that could hinder the electoral process.