African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has triggered widespread reactions online following a bold remark on how he intends to address insecurity in Nigeria.
While speaking on the country’s escalating security crisis, Sowore stated that if elected president, his “Minister of Defence will be a drone,” stressing the need for technology, intelligence gathering, and modern security systems in confronting banditry and violent crime.
The comment quickly spread across social media platforms, dividing public opinion between those who see it as innovative thinking and others who consider it political theatrics.
Sowore further argued that Nigeria’s security architecture needs stronger intelligence coordination, advanced surveillance tools, and rapid response systems, rather than what he described as outdated methods of tackling insecurity.
Supporters applauded the idea, saying it reflects the kind of modern, technology driven approach used in more advanced nations to combat terrorism and organised crime.
Critics, however, maintained that insecurity cannot be solved by technology alone, pointing instead to deeper structural issues such as corruption, weak institutions, unemployment, and poor governance.
The debate has since expanded online, with renewed discussions about the potential role of drones, artificial intelligence, and digital surveillance in modern warfare and national security.
