Human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has said that if elected president in 2027, his administration would appoint Artificial Intelligence (AI) as Minister of Finance and a drone as Minister of Defence.
Sowore argued that technology rather than political patronage should drive governance.
Sowore made the declaration in a post on his X account on Friday, where he outlined what he described as a technology-driven approach to public administration and national security.
In the post, he wrote, “Sowore2027 will appoint Artificial Intelligence as ‘Minister of Finance’ and a ‘Drone’ as Minister of Defence.
“The AI will eliminate human manipulation, waste, and corruption in public finance by making data-driven, transparent decisions.
“The Drone will redefine national security with modern surveillance, rapid response, precision, and accountability.
“The future of governance is technology, not patronage.”
The AAC presidential candidate has consistently advocated sweeping institutional reforms, digital governance, and the reduction of political interference in public institutions, often arguing that technology can improve transparency, accountability, and efficiency in government operations.
His latest comments come as conversations around the use of artificial intelligence in policymaking, public finance management, and national security continue to gain prominence globally, with governments increasingly exploring AI-powered systems to improve service delivery while raising ethical and legal concerns about accountability and human oversight.
Sowore had previously said that if elected President of Nigeria, his Minister of Defence would be “a drone.”
For instance, he mentioned it on Channels TV on January 5, 2026, and later reiterated it during a live appearance on Arise TV in May 2026, emphasizing a tech-driven security overhaul.
During his appearance on Arise TV’s Prime Time, Sowore declared: “If I become Nigeria’s president tomorrow, my minister of defence will be a drone. That’s how much I believe in technology.
He argued against purchasing traditional, expensive military fighter jets in favour of unmanned aerial vehicles.
He later reinforced the stance on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, noting that a drone wouldn’t be an idle bureaucrat “sitting in an air-conditioned office writing reports” while security deteriorates.
Sowore argued that conventional fighter jets involve lengthy training, complex logistics, and heavy maintenance, whereas drones provide a more cost-effective and precise tactical response.
He criticized top military brass for staying stationed in Abuja rather than actively managing frontline conflicts.
He proposed setting up a central command-and-control system using drones and artificial intelligence to conduct real-time surveillance, track criminal networks, and handle logistical support or medical drops for deployed troops.
