Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) for the 2027 general elections and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has unveiled an unconventional governance proposal for the 2027 general elections, declaring that his administration would appoint Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the country’s “Minister of Finance” and a “Drone” as “Minister of Defence.”
Sowore, who is seeking the presidency under the Sowore2027 movement, said the proposal reflects his vision of leveraging technology to eliminate corruption, improve transparency and modernise governance in Nigeria.
According to him, the increasing capabilities of artificial intelligence and advanced autonomous technologies make them better suited to perform critical government functions that have traditionally been handled by political appointees.
Explaining the concept, Sowore argued that an AI-powered finance system would remove human interference from the management of public funds, ensuring that government revenues and expenditures are guided by objective data rather than political considerations.
He said the adoption of artificial intelligence in public finance would help eliminate waste, reduce corruption and improve accountability by making transparent, evidence-based decisions.
“The AI will eliminate human manipulation, waste and corruption in public finance by making data-driven, transparent decisions,” he stated.
Sowore maintained that technology offers a more efficient alternative to the patronage system that has characterised governance in Nigeria for decades, insisting that digital solutions can strengthen public confidence in government institutions.
On national security, the former presidential candidate proposed deploying drone technology as the country’s “Minister of Defence,” arguing that modern warfare and internal security increasingly depend on intelligence gathering, surveillance and rapid-response capabilities rather than conventional approaches alone.
According to him, drone technology can significantly enhance border monitoring, intelligence collection and precision operations while improving accountability in security management.
“The Drone will redefine national security with modern surveillance, rapid response, precision and accountability,” he said.
Sowore’s proposal aligns with his broader advocacy for technology-driven governance, digital innovation and institutional reforms aimed at improving public sector efficiency.
While the proposal is symbolic rather than a constitutional plan to replace human ministers with machines, it underscores his argument that emerging technologies should play a central role in decision-making and service delivery.
He concluded by asserting that the future of governance lies in innovation and technological advancement rather than political patronage and traditional systems of administration.
“The future of governance is technology, not patronage,” Sowore declared.
The proposal has already generated discussions on social media, with supporters describing it as a bold vision for modernising government, while critics questioned the practicality and constitutional implications of such an approach. The comments add to the growing debate over the role of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in public administration as political conversations ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum in Nigeria.
