Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has revealed how he plans to confront insecurity in Nigeria if elected president in 2027.
Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Thursday night, Sowore said technology would play a major role in his administration’s security strategy.
The activist and politician declared that drones would become a key part of his defence structure, insisting that modern technology remains one of the strongest tools needed to defeat terrorism and banditry across the country.
According to him, Nigeria’s security crisis can no longer be handled with outdated methods and weak coordination among security agencies.
Sowore said his administration would establish a central command and control system that would monitor criminal activities across the country in real time.
He explained that the system would help security operatives track armed groups, dismantle criminal networks and respond quickly to attacks before they escalate.
“If I become the president of Nigeria tomorrow my Minister of Defense would be a drone, that’s how much I believe in technology,” Sowore said during the interview.
He added, “That drone will fly everywhere, I’m just going to have a control centre where people sit down to track terrorists and liquidate them.”
The AAC chieftain also stressed the need for honest and accountable security leadership, accusing some authorities of focusing on politics instead of public safety.
According to him, Nigeria needs security chiefs that are committed to protecting citizens and not individuals who misuse state power for intimidation or political interests.
Sowore stated that the military and police must be repositioned to handle strategic operations effectively while improving intelligence gathering across the country.
He said insecurity must be tackled directly through coordinated operations backed with modern equipment and technology.
“Short-term, we must tackle insecurity head-on by pursuing and neutralizing bandits through coordinated operations, backed by modern equipment, technology, and strong intelligence,” he said.
Beyond military action, Sowore argued that economic hardship and unemployment remain major factors fueling insecurity in many parts of the country.
He maintained that young people are often pushed into crime because of poverty, lack of education and the absence of opportunities.
According to him, a government that creates jobs, improves access to education and supports economic growth would reduce the number of people willing to join criminal groups.
“But ultimately, you must create a society where people can find jobs, go to school, and not be willing tool,” he added.
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