Omoyele Sowore, 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has said he would prioritise drone technology over traditional fighter jets if elected president of Nigeria.

Speaking on his defence strategy, Sowore stated, “If I’m president of Nigeria, I’m not buying any jet anymore. I’m buying unmanned aerial vehicles. I want to invest in drones. They are pretty expensive, but they are more effective.”

He explained that drones provide enhanced surveillance with fewer personnel and can be deployed to track kidnappers and other criminals in difficult terrains.