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Sowore unveils 2027 manifesto, to eliminate corruption with AI, blockchain

From The Punch · () English

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  • Omoyele Sowore, a presidential candidate, unveiled proposals for his 2027 manifesto, including using AI as 'Minister of Finance' and drones as 'Minister of Defence'.
  • He plans to leverage artificial intelligence and blockchain technology to combat corruption and improve transparency in public finance.
  • Sowore believes technology-driven governance will create a leaner, faster, and more accountable government focused on improving citizens' quality of life.

Nigerian presidential hopeful Omoyele Sowore has outlined a bold vision for his 2027 campaign, proposing the radical deployment of artificial intelligence and drone technology to manage public finances and national defense. Sowore, the African Action Congress candidate, shared parts of his manifesto on social media, suggesting AI would serve as the nation's "Minister of Finance" and drones as its "Minister of Defence."

Sowore2027 will appoint Artificial Intelligence as ‘Minister of Finance’ and a ‘Drone’ as Minister of Defence.

— Omoyele SoworeAnnouncing his proposed use of technology in governance.

Sowore argues that AI would eliminate human manipulation, waste, and corruption in public finance by making data-driven, transparent decisions. He envisions drones redefining national security through modern surveillance, rapid response, and accountability. "The future of governance is technology, not patronage," he stated, emphasizing a shift away from traditional political appointments towards tech-driven solutions.

The AI will eliminate human manipulation, waste, and corruption in public finance by making data-driven, transparent decisions.

— Omoyele SoworeExplaining the role of AI in managing public finances.

Expanding on his anti-corruption strategy, Sowore highlighted blockchain technology and AI as powerful tools. He explained that blockchain would create an immutable, publicly accessible ledger for all government transactions, preventing alteration. AI, in turn, would continuously audit government operations in real-time, detecting fraud, flagging suspicious activities, and exposing corruption before funds disappear.

The Drone will redefine national security with modern surveillance, rapid response, precision, and accountability.

— Omoyele SoworeDescribing the proposed function of drones in national defense.

His plan aims to make corruption "technologically difficult, easily detectable, and swiftly punishable." Sowore believes this approach will lead to a leaner, faster, and more transparent government, reducing the need for bloated bureaucracies and wasteful spending. The ultimate goal, he stated, is to rapidly improve Nigerians' quality of life through technology-driven governance.

The future of governance is technology, not patronage.

— Omoyele SoworeStating his belief in technology-driven governance.
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