An armed man has been arrested after allegedly charging toward Democratic Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton during a campaign appearance at the Canfield Fair near Youngstown, according to Tribune Online. The incident occurred at the fair where Acton was making a public appearance as part of her campaign for the governorship. Authorities took the suspect into custody following the confrontation. Details about the suspect's identity, possible motive, and whether anyone was injured were not provided in the report.

The Benue State governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Terhemba Shiga, has described the individuals who attacked Peter Obi in the state as 'victims of substance abuse'. According to Daily Post, Shiga made the remark while speaking to journalists on Tuesday shortly after the incident. Trouble reportedly erupted when suspected thugs blocked a major access route in the state during the attack on the former presidential candidate.

Former Attorney General of the Federation Michael Aondoakaa has condemned an alleged attack on Peter Obi during his visit to Benue State, describing it as a disgraceful assault on democracy. According to Vanguard, Aondoakaa alleged that the attack was carried out by thugs led by the Senior Special Assistant to the Benue State Governor on Youths. The claims remain allegations attributed to Aondoakaa, and no official response from the Benue State government was included in the report.

Dare Bejide, the governorship candidate for the African Democratic Congress in the Ekiti State election, has alleged incidents of vote buying and physical assault at his polling unit in Ilawe-Ekiti. He made these claims while addressing a team of police officers on patrol in the area, according to African Examiner.

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), claims that his current prosecution is politically motivated. He argues that he is being targeted for opposing corruption, according to ThisDay Live.

Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has defended Siaya Governor James Orengo's constitutional right to contest the presidency, while arguing that Kenya's younger generation is ready to lead what he called the country's 'fourth liberation.' Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Amisi cautioned against politicizing Orengo's ambitions and stressed that no one is owed the presidency, adding that every citizen may seek office under any political formation.