Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has proposed the use of advanced technology and artificial intelligence as a core strategy to address Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.
Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Thursday, the activist and politician said modern warfare has evolved and Nigeria must adopt drones and AI-driven systems to effectively combat terrorism and violent crimes.
He added that if given the opportunity to lead the country, he would place heavy reliance on technology in the defence sector.
“If I become Nigeria’s president tomorrow, my minister of defence will be a drone,” Sowore said during the interview. “That’s how much I believe in technology.”
Sowore criticised the current structure of military leadership, accusing some senior officers of remaining in Abuja instead of actively engaging in field operations.
“We have to have honest leaders and supervisors and officers who are not staying in Abuja fighting over land but actually fighting wars,” he said. “We need generals who can strategise and do what is right.”
He further argued that Nigeria’s security system requires a full technological overhaul, stressing that better equipment and coordination are essential to confront armed groups and criminals.
Sowore also called for reforms in the police force, insisting that officers should prioritise internal security duties rather than political errands or arrests linked to online criticism.
“A police force that can carry out internal security of the country, not escorting people or arresting people for insulting others on Facebook,” he said.
