The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is finalizing its manifesto in preparation for the Local Government Elections (LGE) 2026. This development comes as the party conducts its 6th Central Command Team meeting during the 3rd National People's Assembly.

Coast leaders have called on residents to reject ethnic politics and support a national 10-point agenda aimed at fostering unity. During the unveiling of development plans for Jomvu, they also emphasized the need for justice for victims of extrajudicial killings, highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts to enhance community development and social cohesion.

ActionSA has expanded its presence in the eThekwini Municipality by adding 18 new members, according to the party's president. The party aims to position itself as a key player in the municipality following the upcoming Local Government Elections (LGE).

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced the official timetable for the 2026 Local Council elections, which will include the election of Village Women Committees and Local Council I (LCI) leaders across all 71,214 villages in Uganda. EC Chairperson Simon Byabakama made the announcement at the commission’s headquarters, marking the start of the electoral process.

Umar Ajiyan, the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Sokoto East, has presented his Senate agenda, emphasizing security, youth empowerment, and effective legislative oversight as key priorities. He expressed that his ambition is motivated by the desire to provide tangible benefits to the people of the district during a press conference in Sokoto.

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ebonyi State Council, has urged politicians to focus on issue-based campaigns in preparation for the 2027 general elections. They cautioned against inflammatory rhetoric, character assassination, and divisive politics in a communiqué released following their congress.