Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, has outlined an unconventional approach to national security if he wins the 2027 elections. In a bold statement, he declared that his Minister of Defence would be a drone, emphasizing his deep trust in technological solutions to tackle insecurity.
Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time, Sowore proposed a centralized control system to monitor and eliminate terrorist threats in real time. He stressed the need for immediate action against bandits through coordinated efforts backed by advanced equipment and intelligence.
According to Sowore, the current security leadership lacks accountability and focus. He vowed to replace them with honest, technology-driven leaders who prioritize protection over politics. His vision includes a military and police force capable of strategic operations, avoiding misuse of power.
“If I become president tomorrow, my Minister of Defence will be a drone,” Sowore asserted. “That drone will fly everywhere, and we’ll have a control centre where terrorists are tracked and liquidated.” He added that long-term solutions require creating a society where citizens have jobs, education, and no incentive to become tools of violence.