Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Human rights activist and African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has declared that if elected president in 2027, his administration would appoint Artificial Intelligence as Minister of Finance and a drone as Minister of Defence, in a bold proposal that reimagines governance through technology rather than political patronage. Sowore made the declaration in a post on his X account on Friday, July 24, 2026, where he outlined 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 AAC presidential candidate argued that the AI would "eliminate human manipulation, waste, and corruption in public finance by making data-driven, transparent decisions," while the drone would "redefine national security with modern surveillance, rapid response, precision, and accountability". He concluded: "The future of governance is technology, not patronage". Sowore 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.
This is not the first time Sowore has proposed unconventional ministerial appointments. During a Channels TV interview on January 5, 2026, and later on Arise TV's Prime Time in May 2026, he declared: "If I become Nigeria's president tomorrow, my minister of defence will be a drone". He argued against purchasing traditional, expensive military fighter jets in favour of unmanned aerial vehicles, criticising 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 for deployed troops.
Sowore's 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. The AAC candidate has also unveiled an ambitious education reform package, promising free education from nursery school to university level and the abolition of fees for public examinations such as WAEC and NECO.
Sowore secured the AAC presidential nomination on May 26, 2026, emerging as the party's consensus candidate. He has previously contested the 2019 and 2023 presidential elections, campaigning on anti-corruption reforms and citizen-focused governance. The latest proposals mark a significant escalation in his technology-first campaign platform, which also includes the launch of the 'SoworeNow' mobile app integrating AI and peer-to-peer tools to mobilise voters.
While Sowore's proposals have generated significant attention, they have also drawn criticism. Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has claimed that Sowore "could never win any election in Nigeria," while others have questioned the feasibility of appointing non-human entities as ministers. Nonetheless, Sowore remains defiant, insisting that Nigeria needs a complete break from what he describes as the "same failed political class" responsible for years of hardship, corruption and insecurity. As the 2027 elections approach, his technology-driven vision continues to challenge conventional political thinking and spark debate about the future of governance in Africa's most populous nation.
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