APC 2027 Campaign Setup: Nigeria’s ruling APC has formally constituted its 2027 Presidential Campaign Council, naming President Bola Tinubu as chairman, Vice President Kashim Shettima as vice chairman, and former Zamfara governor Abdulaziz Yari as director-general, with Hope Uzodimma as secretary and a long list of deputy directors across regions. Party Pushback: The Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) immediately attacked the lineup as a roster of “yes men” and politically discredited figures, arguing Tinubu can’t assemble the public trust needed for a win. Osun Election Fallout: APC’s Bola Oyebamiji urged peace after the Osun governorship vote, and Gov. Ademola Adeleke praised the tone, saying violence wasn’t part of his side’s strategy. Election Integrity & Mail Voting: The U.S. Postal Service published a final rule tied to Trump’s push to limit mail ballots, requiring states to provide voter lists and specific ballot barcodes—while noting court injunctions. Kazakhstan Vote Prep: Kazakhstan says polling stations are ready for Aug. 23 Kurultai elections, with training for thousands of commission members and international observers expected. Uttarakhand Roll Scrutiny: A report finds voter-roll deletions in Muslim-heavy districts saw higher intensity during India’s 2026 SIR, raising new transparency questions.