Two candidate challenges have been withdrawn, and Chief Justice Satiu Simativa Perese has issued dates for the Supreme Court to hear the remaining nine cases.

Seumanu Nuu Su'a has withdrawn the challenge against Matamua Vasati Pulufana, while Leatigaga Matafai has withdrawn the challenge against Pipi Tevita Tariu.

Other challenges will be heard in court on the following dates:

1. Laauli Leuatea Schmidt vs Faaulusau Rosa Stowers- Wednesday 30 July

2. Tuala Iosefo Ponifasio vs Lauano Mulivau Pau- Monday 4 August

3. Tuala Iosefo Ponifasio vs Vaaaoao Alofipo- Tuesday 5 August

4. Leatinuu Wayne Sooialo vs Ulugia Elon Betham- Friday 8 August

5. Leatinuu Wayne Sooialo vs Muaufaalelei Mary Taeu Wednesday 30 July

6. Valasi Tafito Selesele vs Tagaloa Tupou Afa Tuesday 12 August

7. Paloa Stowers vs Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi -Wednesday 30 July

8. Ale Vena Ale vs Pepe Christian Fruean -Wednesday 30 July

9. Muaufaalelei Mary Taeu Leatinuu Wayne Sooialo - Friday 8 August