Days prior to the election, COMELEC EN BANC in its resolution dated May 09, 2025 affirmed the ruling of the 2nd division in SPA Case No. 24-020(DC).

The dismissal of the disqualification case questioning the residency qualification of Poona Piagapo, Lanao del Norte mayoralty candidate Ashley Dacsla Raki-in is affirmed by the Commission en banc.